Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery addresses conditions of the mouth, jaw, face, and skull. Surgeons perform wisdom tooth extractions, corrective jaw surgery, dental implant placement, facial trauma repair, and treatment of oral pathologies including cysts and tumors.

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QDo bumps near tonsils indicate pharyngitis or HPV infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. From the attached photo (attachments are removed to protect the patient’s identity), the bump you noticed next to the side of you…

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Dr. Sally Attalah
BDS · Answered 18 Jul 2026
QIs my dental midline the same or shifted after jaw surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. You probably have both skeletal and dental malocclusion, judging from the pre-operative OPG (orthopantomogram) you enclosed. I am a maxil…

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Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop
BDS, DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION · Answered 28 May 2026
QIs sedation needed for a supernumerary tooth extraction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sedation is one of the options for the extraction of a supernumerary tooth. The other method is sedation along with general anesthesia. In extraction without sedation, the child should be c…

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Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop
BDS, DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION · Answered 16 Nov 2021
QIs the unusual lesion in my mouth cancerous?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. It seems that you have not clarified whether you are a smoker or if you have any other relevant habits. Additionally, you mentioned that there is no family histo…

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Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop
BDS, DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION · Answered 5 Jun 2026
QI have pulsatile tinnitus with TMJ disorder. What can help?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The oceanic noise that you feel you are hearing in your inner ear may have nothing to do with your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. TMJ disorders usually produce clicking, grating, or p…

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Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop
BDS, DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION · Answered 24 May 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

They perform wisdom tooth extractions, dental implant surgery, corrective jaw surgery for misalignment, treatment of facial fractures, removal of oral cysts and tumors, cleft lip and palate repair, and temporomandibular joint surgery.

You need an oral surgeon for impacted wisdom teeth, complex tooth extractions, jaw misalignment requiring surgical correction, facial injuries, persistent jaw pain unresponsive to conservative treatment, or biopsies of suspicious oral lesions.

Jaw surgery is performed under general anesthesia, so you will not feel pain during the procedure. Post-operative discomfort is managed with prescribed pain medications. Swelling and restricted jaw movement are common during recovery, which typically lasts several weeks.

Most patients recover from wisdom tooth removal within five to seven days. Swelling peaks around the third day and gradually subsides. Following post-operative care instructions including soft diet, gentle rinsing, and avoiding straws helps ensure smooth recovery.

Yes, online consultations are useful for reviewing dental X-rays and CT scans, discussing surgical options, getting second opinions on recommended procedures, and post-operative follow-up assessments.