Cirugía maxilofacial

Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers a wide range of procedures, from routine tooth extractions to the removal of some tumours. Today, maxillofacial operations have become increasingly important due to the growing interest in aesthetic facial treatments.

What is maxillofacial surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery is the speciality that deals with the treatment of congenital deformities, facial reconstruction, dental implants and a wide range of complex procedures. It is also responsible for the restoration of function and aesthetics of the oral and facial region, and dramatically improves patients’ lives.

Orthognathic surgery

Orthognathic surgery is a procedure within maxillofacial surgery that focuses on correcting the position of the jaws to improve facial function and aesthetics. The procedure may involve repositioning the jaws or completely reconstructing them.

Orthognathic surgery works hand in hand with other specialties such as orthodontics, as they have common goals. In addition to improving the patient’s dental aesthetics, it also corrects functional problems, improving their quality of life.

Without a doubt, orthognathic surgery is an essential axis within maxillofacial surgery that focuses on the correction of the jaws to improve the function and aesthetics of the patient, working in conjunction with other disciplines to achieve the desired results.

Our experience in maxillofacial surgery in Estepona

Our clinic in Estepona is staffed by experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The treatments we perform at the clinic are:

• • Malocclusions: When dental malocclusion is severe and is related to problems in the jaw or jaws, orthodontics may not be sufficient to correct it. In these cases, orthognathic surgery is a perfect option to achieve the desired results.

• • Dental implants: This is a very common procedure in maxillofacial surgery. It involves the insertion of a screw-like metal structure into the mandibular or maxillary bone.

• • Surgical drainage: this procedure is performed when there is an infectious process involving pus, such as an abscess. During the intervention, an incision is made in the infected area to allow the pus to drain completely.

• • Gum grafting– a procedure in which gum tissue is removed from other areas of the patient’s mouth to cover an area where tooth roots are exposed due to severe gingival recession.

• • Maxillofacial reconstructions: With this treatment we aesthetically and functionally rehabilitate patients who have suffered severe damage to the facial region due to an accident, congenital deformity or disease. The aim is to restore the patient’s function and aesthetics by means of specific surgical and reconstructive procedures adapted to the individual needs of each case.