Oral Surgery – Cochrane
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a dental specialty in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, defects and injuries to the hard and soft tissues of the jaws, mouth, neck and face. Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons complete four to six years of training in addition to dental school.
Oral & maxillofacial surgeons perform a variety of surgeries, including:
- dental implants
- tooth extraction
- wisdom teeth extraction
- facial reconstruction
- cleft palate surgeries
- jaw misalignment treatment
- apicoectomy (root end surgery)
- biopsy and treatment of oral cancers, tumors and cysts
- sleep apnea treatment
- facial cosmetic surgery
The following services are provided within Oral Surgery:
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Extractions
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Laser Dentistry
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