Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialized field of medicine and dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, face, and neck. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons undergo extensive training, including dental education and additional surgical residency, enabling them to perform complex surgical procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. This specialty plays a crucial role in improving both functional and aesthetic aspects of the facial structure.

This discipline encompasses a wide range of procedures, including:

1. Tooth Extraction: Removal of teeth, including wisdom teeth.

2. Jaw Surgery: Corrective surgery for misaligned jaws (orthognathic surgery).

3. Facial Trauma: Treatment of injuries to the face and jaw, including fractures.

4. Tumor Removal: Surgical excision of benign and malignant tumors in the oral and facial regions.

5. Cleft Lip and Palate Repair: Surgical correction of congenital facial deformities.

6. Dental Implants: Placement of artificial tooth roots to support replacement teeth.