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Medical Conditions - Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a subspeciality of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing the problems with teeth and the jaws. A dentist specialized in this speciality treats the diseases affecting the teeth, jaws, face and neck and performs functional and esthetic corrective jaw surgery.

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Non-Surgical Management of Temporomandibular Dysfunction

In most TMD cases, maxillofacial surgeons prefer conservative and non-surgical procedures for initial therapy and as a mainline treatment.

4 min readDecember 30, 2024

Blood Culture Tests in Maxillofacial Pathologies

Blood or exudate culture is one of the pivotal modern-day fields in maxillofacial surgery and dentistry, used to detect causative organisms.

3 min readDecember 18, 2024

Maxillofacial Procedures Benefiting from Platelet Rich Fibrin: A Surgical Perspective

A surgical insight into maxillofacial situations requiring platelet rich fibrin (PRF) for improved healing, regeneration, and enhanced clinical outcomes.

4 min readDecember 17, 2024

Oral Cancers Stem From Different Etiologies? : An Oncologic Research Insight

Oral cancers arise from diverse etiologies, including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and genetic predispositions.

3 min readDecember 11, 2024

Protocols for Oral Biopsy Specimen Collection, Transportation and Analysis

There are currently strict protocols for oral biopsy specimen collection, ranging from sample eliciting, transportation, storage, and histopathologic analysis.

3 min readDecember 10, 2024

Therapeutic Potential of Botulinum Toxin in Oral Surgery: A Medical Insight

In the maxillofacial surgery field, botulinum toxin holds promising potential As first-line therapy for several muscular pathologies of the face and jaws.

4 min readOctober 15, 2024

Tissue Induction Techniques in Oral Reconstructive Surgery

Discover how advanced tissue induction techniques are revolutionizing collagen production to bone regeneration in maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery.

4 min readOctober 7, 2024

Importance of Silicone Materials in Maxillofacial Grafts: A Clinical Insight

Silicone materials are crucial in maxillofacial grafts, protecting grafts, and improving surgical outcomes in head and neck reconstructions.

4 min readAugust 14, 2024

Understanding the Impact of Maxillofacial Injuries in the Elderly - A Comprehensive Guide

The elderly with maxillofacial injuries, often brought on by falls, assaults, and accidents at work, experience emotional, social, and functional disruptions.

4 min readAugust 6, 2024

Orbital Fractures in Maxillofacial Surgery: Treatment Challenges

Orbital fractures or blow-out fractured parts may result in surgical complications for maxillofacial surgeons. Read the article to learn more.

4 min readJuly 16, 2024