MundKieferGesichtschirurgen

MundKieferGesichtschirurgie is the German term for oral and maxillofacial surgery. This highly specialized field of medicine and dentistry focuses on the diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to manage a wide range of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, and skull. Their scope of practice includes procedures such as the removal of impacted wisdom teeth, dental implant placement, and the surgical correction of jaw deformities. They also treat facial trauma, including fractures and lacerations, and are involved in the management of oral and facial cancers, including reconstruction.

Furthermore, the specialty encompasses the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, salivary gland diseases, and congenital or acquired deformities of the face, such as cleft lip and palate. Aesthetic procedures aimed at improving facial appearance are also within the purview of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

The training for oral and maxillofacial surgeons is extensive, typically involving a dental degree followed by a specialized residency program. This ensures they possess both the surgical skills and the understanding of dental and facial anatomy necessary for complex procedures. The ultimate goal is to restore function, health, and appearance to the affected areas.