Impacted wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth can become impacted, cause orthodontic problems, infection, pain or ulcers and require extraction
Orthognathic surgery
Performed to position the jaws into the correct relationship. These procedures may improve a person’s ability to chew and speak as well as to provide the best facial aesthetics.
Pathology
Cysts and tumours of the jaw and facial area.
Oral soft tissue conditions:
Prominent frenum, tongue tie or soft tissue lesions such as polyps or mucous cysts may require release (frenectomy) or removal of the lesion.
Impacted, displaced or crowded teeth
Canine teeth or other teeth may be impacted and require exposure and orthodontic treatment to help align them. Some badly displaced or crowded teeth may require removal.
Craniofacial & paediatric maxillofacial surgery
Babies born with congenital deformities such as cleft lip and palate, facial underdevelopment or anomalies often require early surgical management as well as on-going treatment into adolescence.
Malignancy
Oral and jaw cancers.
Dental implants
An implant that is placed into the upper or lower jaw provides a base to attach an artificial tooth (crown or bridge) or a dental prosthesis
Rhinoplasty
Restructuring of the nose.
Bone grafts for dental implants
If an implant needs more bone to hold onto, a bone graft may be necessary. This bone is usually taken from another part of the jaw or hip. Sometimes artificial bone is used.
Fractures (jaws, cheekbones, nose, skull, eye socket)
Caused by accidents or violence.
Genioplasty
Repositioning of the chin.