Treatment overview
Specialist surgical care for teeth, jaws and oral tissues
Oral and maxillofacial surgery includes procedures affecting impacted teeth, jaw bone, oral soft tissues and selected temporomandibular-joint or jaw-development problems. Treatment can range from removal of an impacted wisdom tooth under local anaesthesia to more advanced procedures requiring specialist multidisciplinary planning.
Accurate diagnosis is essential. Clinical examination, panoramic radiography or 3D imaging may be used to assess tooth position, nerve anatomy, bone lesions, cysts and the relationship of structures before surgery is recommended.
Assessment
Conditions that may require a surgical opinion
Impacted or partially erupted wisdom teeth
Teeth that cannot be removed with a routine extraction
Jaw cysts or other radiographic lesions
Pre-prosthetic or implant-related bone surgery
Selected jaw-joint conditions
Oral soft-tissue lesions requiring biopsy or removal
Jaw discrepancies that may need orthognathic assessment
Why patients consider it
Key benefits
Imaging and clinical assessment help define anatomy, risks and the appropriate surgical approach.
Surgery can remove disease, relieve obstruction or create suitable conditions for restorative care.
Important structures such as nerves and adjacent teeth are assessed before treatment.
Complex cases can be planned alongside orthodontic, implant, restorative or medical teams.
Step by step
Your treatment journey
Consultation and imaging
The problem, symptoms, medical history and relevant radiographs or CBCT scans are reviewed.
Treatment and consent
The surgical plan, alternatives, anaesthesia, expected recovery and specific risks are discussed.
Surgical procedure
Treatment is carried out using an approach appropriate to the condition and complexity.
Post-operative care
Written aftercare instructions are provided for bleeding control, swelling, diet, cleaning and medication.
Review and pathology when needed
Healing is checked and removed tissue is sent for histopathological analysis when clinically indicated.
Long-term success
Care and aftercare
Recovery instructions vary by procedure; follow the individual plan given by your surgeon.
- Avoid vigorous rinsing and very hot food immediately after many oral surgical procedures
- Use prescribed or recommended medication exactly as directed
- Avoid smoking because it can delay wound healing
- Contact the clinic if bleeding, swelling, fever or pain is more severe than expected
Common questions
Oral, Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery FAQ
Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?
No. Removal is usually considered when a wisdom tooth is causing or is likely to cause disease, damage, recurrent infection or another defined problem.
Will I need a 3D scan?
Not every case requires CBCT. It may be recommended when the relationship to nerves, sinuses, bone defects or other anatomy needs three-dimensional assessment.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery depends on the procedure. Simple extractions may settle within days, while more extensive surgery can require a longer healing period.