Maxillofacial Surgery in Scarborough, ON
Maxillofacial Surgery Scarborough
A Personalized Approach to Jaw and Facial Care
Maxillofacial surgery is the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, face, and skull structures. It can address complex problems involving the teeth, jawbone, facial bones, soft tissues, and other oral structures.
At BSRV Dental Office, treatment planning starts with your symptoms, dental history, and the condition affecting your mouth or jaw. Maxillofacial care may involve orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, reconstruction, TMJ disorders, impacted teeth, and other conditions affecting oral and facial function.
Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying condition while supporting healthy oral function, jaw movement, comfort, and facial structure. Depending on the problem, care may help with chewing, speaking, breathing, jaw alignment, or other functional concerns.
Benefits of Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial surgery can address complex conditions affecting the jaw, face, mouth, and related structures when surgical treatment is needed.
Improve Jaw Alignment and Bite Function
Corrective procedures such as orthognathic surgery can address certain jaw alignment problems, helping improve how the upper and lower jaws meet during chewing and other daily activities.
Treat Facial Trauma and Structural Problems
Surgical care can address certain facial injuries, fractures, and structural concerns that may affect chewing, speaking, facial symmetry, or everyday comfort.
Address Complex Oral and Facial Conditions
Maxillofacial care can be used for conditions such as TMJ disorders, oral pathology, cysts, and other problems that may require specialized surgical assessment beyond routine general dentistry.
Personalized Maxillofacial Surgery Planning
Why Choose BSRV Dental Office for Maxillofacial Care
At BSRV Dental Office, maxillofacial care begins with a careful assessment of your dental and oral health, symptoms, and specific concerns. This helps determine whether the condition can be managed through general or oral surgery or requires more specialized maxillofacial care. For complex conditions, BSRV can help coordinate care with an appropriate oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Procedures involving major jaw correction, facial trauma, reconstruction, or other complex conditions are typically performed by specialists or in hospital settings, depending on the treatment required. BSRV also provides ongoing dental care before and after surgery, helping maintain your oral health throughout the treatment process with clear communication and coordinated care.
Why Patients Trust BSRV Dental Office
- Careful assessment before treatment
- Clear guidance through complex care
- Ongoing dental support before and after surgery
What to Expect During Maxillofacial Care
Maxillofacial treatment can involve several stages depending on the condition and level of surgical care required.
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Consultation and Assessment
Your care begins with a dental and oral examination, review of your symptoms and medical history, and appropriate imaging when needed. The findings help determine whether specialist or hospital-based maxillofacial care is appropriate.
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Specialist Surgical Care
When surgery is required, BSRV helps coordinate care with an appropriate oral and maxillofacial surgeon or hospital-based surgical team. Complex procedures such as jaw correction, facial trauma treatment, or reconstruction are often performed outside a general dental office.
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Follow-Up and Recovery Care
After surgery, ongoing dental follow-up can help monitor your oral health and recovery. BSRV can provide dental care before and after the surgical stage and help address routine oral health needs during recovery.
Is Maxillofacial Surgery Right for You?
Who Is a Good Candidate for Maxillofacial Surgery?
Patients With Jaw Misalignment:
Significant jaw alignment problems can affect the bite, chewing, facial balance, or in some cases breathing. Orthognathic surgery may be considered when corrective jaw treatment is appropriate.
Patients With Facial Trauma or Injury
Facial fractures, jaw injuries, and other traumatic damage may require surgical assessment to address affected bones, soft tissues, or oral function.
Patients With TMJ Disorders or Oral Pathology
Certain TMJ disorders, cysts, tumors, or other oral pathology may require surgical evaluation and treatment when routine dental care cannot resolve the underlying problem.
Oral Surgery vs. Maxillofacial Surgery: What's the Difference?
Oral surgery generally involves procedures within the mouth, teeth, gums, and nearby oral structures. Common treatments include tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and surgery for certain oral conditions.
Maxillofacial surgery covers a broader area, including the jaw, face, facial bones, and related skull structures. It may involve orthognathic surgery, facial trauma treatment, reconstruction, and other complex conditions. The two fields overlap, and many oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to manage both oral surgery and maxillofacial procedures.
Types of Maxillofacial Procedures
Maxillofacial surgery includes a range of procedures for conditions affecting the jaw, face, mouth, teeth, and related oral structures.
- Orthognathic (Corrective Jaw) Surgery: Corrects significant jaw alignment and bite-related problems.
- Facial Trauma Treatment: Treats injuries involving the facial bones, jaw, soft tissues, and other facial structures.
- Complex Tooth Extractions and Wisdom Teeth Removal: Removes teeth that are impacted, difficult to extract, or associated with complex oral conditions.
- TMJ Disorder Surgery: Addresses certain temporomandibular joint problems when surgical treatment is appropriate.
- Removal of Cysts, Tumors, or Other Oral Pathology: Surgically removes abnormal tissue, cysts, tumors, or other diagnosed oral conditions.
- Jaw or Bone Grafting/Reconstruction: Helps restore or rebuild areas of the jawbone affected by bone loss, injury, or other structural problems.
Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery?
Oral surgery mainly focuses on procedures involving the teeth, gums, mouth, and nearby oral structures, such as complex extractions and wisdom teeth removal. Maxillofacial surgery covers a broader area, including the jaw, facial bones, face, and related structures.
Is jaw surgery covered by OHIP?
OHIP may cover eligible jaw or dental surgery when it is medically necessary and performed in a hospital. Coverage does not generally apply to routine dental services provided in a dental office, and some hospital dental procedures require prior approval.
Who are some good oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Toronto?
The right oral and maxillofacial surgeon depends on your condition, the type of surgery needed, and whether hospital-based care is required. Your dentist or physician can assess your needs and provide an appropriate referral to a qualified specialist in Toronto.
What is the most common type of maxillofacial surgery?
Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common procedures associated with oral and maxillofacial surgery, particularly when teeth are impacted or difficult to remove. Corrective jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, is another important type of maxillofacial procedure used to address significant jaw alignment problems.
When should I see a maxillofacial surgeon?
A specialist assessment may be appropriate for significant jaw problems, facial trauma, complex impacted teeth, TMJ conditions requiring surgical evaluation, or certain cysts and other oral pathology. Your dentist can first assess the problem and determine whether a specialist consultation is appropriate.
What does maxillofacial surgery treat?
Maxillofacial surgery can address conditions involving the jaw, face, mouth, facial bones, and related oral structures. Depending on the condition, treatment may include corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma care, complex tooth removal, TMJ surgery, removal of abnormal tissue, or jaw reconstruction.
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