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Medical Services and Treatments

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

UF Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dental implants
  • Dento-alveolar surgery
  • Oral surgery
  • Orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery)
  • Removal of wisdom teeth
  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery

Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery

  • Maxillofacial trauma (repair of facial fractures and soft tissue injuries of the head and neck)
  • Secondary reconstruction of trauma patients

Cranio-maxillofacial Surgery (Pediatric)

  • Cleft lip and palate surgery
  • Craniofacial distraction osteogenesis
  • Cranio-synostosis surgery (skull reshaping)
  • Maxillofacial and craniofacial surgery (cleft lip and palate surgery)

Facial Aesthetic Surgery

  • Brow and forehead lift
  • Cervicoplasty (neck lift)
  • Cheek and chin implants
  • Laser resurfacing
  • Otoplasty (ear surgery)
  • Rhinoplasty (nasal surgery)
  • Rhytidectomy (face lift)

Oncology (Head and Neck)

  • Cysts and tumors of the jaws
  • Head and neck pathology (oral cancer, tongue cancer, salivary gland tumors, tumors and cysts of oral cavity)
  • Head and neck reconstruction (microvascular flap reconstruction)
  • Skin cancers of the head and neck (melanoma)

Miscellaneous Services

  • Conscious sedation
  • Microvascular reconstruction (free tissue transfer)
  • Sleep apnea (snoring)

Diagnostic Procedures and Evaluations

The evaluation process will include the following components:

  • Complete history and physical examination of the head and neck and oral cavity
  • Radiographic evaluation of the maxillofacial region
  • If indicated, 3-D plastic facial and skull model fabrication to facilitate diagnosis and surgery (virtual surgery)
  • Team approach towards specific deformities (craniofacial deformities, head and neck cancer)

What to Expect

Each patient receives a comprehensive consultation that includes information on the injury or disease process and recommended treatment, as well as an explanation of the postoperative and recovery period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will I be out of work?
This depends on the nature of surgery.

Will my insurance cover this procedure?
Most procedures, except cosmetic procedures, are often covered by insurance. This will be explained further at the time of consultation.

What can I expect following surgery?
Depending on the type of surgery, the recovery period can be brief or extensive. Details regarding limitations on activity, postoperative pain, scarring, etc. will be addressed by the physician.

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