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Oral maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training includes a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program.
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∙ 11y agoIn the ordinary course of things, practicing "dentists" do not pull teeth if they are below the gum-line. Also, "dentists" do not pull teeth if the extraction is "difficult" to procedure. Thus, enter the oral surgeon. If, for example, you had a wisdom tooth that is abcessed and below the gum line, then an oral surgeon is called in.
The reason for that is because there are serious nerves located near a wisdom or molar tooth --- the parietal and oral maxillary nerve(s) are located. This is why you have to sign a "release" form from an oral surgeon in order to have the procedure done. Damage to either nerve can cause temporary or permanent damage to (either) nerve, resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis.
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∙ 10y agoA maxillofacial surgeon performs operations on the jaw and face. These operations cover a range of conditions including cancer, reconstructive surgery resulting from trauma, facial cosmetic surgery.
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∙ 16y agoA person that performs surgery to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
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∙ 13y agoOral surgeons operate on the mouth. One of their main sources of business is pulling wisdom teeth. They will also perform reconstructive surgeries after trauma to the mouth and jaw.
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∙ 11y agoOral surgeons perform many procedures pertaining to the mouth.
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Why does the oral maxillofacial surgeon make more money than other dental specialties?
Oral surgeons generally make more money than other dental specialties because they frequently perform procedures that are covered by the patient's medical insurance, and these procedures often have much higher fees. For instance, oral surgeons repair facial fractures in a hospital with the patient under general anesthesia. The cost can run into several thousands of dollars. Medical insurance often covers the majority of these costs. Also, oral surgeons are called on to perform difficult tooth extractions that other dentists are not trained to perform. These procedures are paid for by dental insurance at much higher levels than simpler extractions. Oral surgeons are also trained in the use of various anesthetics to achieve sedation in the dental office. Most other dentists do not require these methods, and therefore they do not charge for these services as does the oral surgeon.
Does a DMD do dental surgery?
Many do offer that service yes, however, some prefer to send out those patients to Enodontists or Oral Surgeons who perform those procedures regularly.
How many brain surgeons in the US?
In short around there are only about 6-7000 plastic surgeons in the US. However, this is a very difficult question to answer. Many physicians in other fields and even non-physicians may identify themselves as "cosmetic surgeons" and perform cosmetic procedures. Other related specialities (namely otolargyngology, ophthomology, oral-maxillofacial surgeons) also have subspecialties which focus on plastic procedures. They will usually identify themselves as "facial plastic" or "occuloplastic" surgeons. If you include all of these physicians as well, there are probably around 60,000.
Where can the best oral surgeons be found in Beverly Hills?
There are several oral surgeons operating in the Beverly Hills area. Try Dr Alex Farnoosh, Gregory Urfrig, Joseph Broujerdi or Gabriel Babbaypour who are oral surgeons.
What gum problems do oral surgeons treat?
Oral surgeons treat all gum problems. Some of these problems include severe gingivitis (gum disease), gum inflammation, and receding gums. Oral surgeons can treat gum proplems like pareodontal disease. Oral surgeons may also bee need to remove a seriousy infected tooth.
How do oral surgeons cut the gum?
With a scapel.
Who performs mentoplasty?
Mentoplasties may be performed by plastic surgeons, oral surgeons, or maxillofacial surgeons. Fat injections and facial liposuction are usually performed by plastic surgeons.
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Can a dds perform oral surgery?
Yes a D.D.S. (Dr of Dental Science) can perform oral surgery. They usually leave invasive procedures to an oral surgeon who is also a DDS, but specializes in the surgical aspect of dentistry. A regular Dentist can perform surgeries such as wisdom teeth removal or root canals, though. Like I stated above, a regular dentist can refer you to an oral surgeon for a complicated procedure or when the dentist does not have the equipment capable of performing the procedure.
Who are the Best oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Michigan?
Dr. Sean Edwards.
What is the contact information for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons?
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018. (847) 678-6200.
Are there different types of dentists?
"There are several different dentist types. There's the regular dentist that you go to for a checkup, cleaning, whatever. Then there are specialists, such as oral surgeons. " "You can become a normal dentist, but there are more specific areas such as Endodontics and Orthodontics. "
