40^th Asian Dental & Oral Health Conclave

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery includes the diagnosis, surgery and treatment of defects, injuries and diseases mainly in the hard and soft oral tissues, head, neck, face and maxillofacial region; it is that is, the jaws and the face. The duties of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon may include dental replacements, diagnosis and removal of tumors of the jaw, mouth and face, alignment of the bones of the jaw and face, reconstruction of the jaw, etc. Recent innovations in oral and maxillofacial surgery include trans-oral robotic surgery and titanium miniplates in the field of guided maxillofacial surgery. Pulpotomy: Removal of part of the pulp as well as the infected part in order to maintain the vitality of the remaining pulp tissue. Pulpectomy: complete removal of pulp material from the pulp chamber and root canal. Cosmetic Dental Surgery: Dental work performed primarily with a focus on improving position, color, size, and alignment to improve the overall appearance of the smile.