Melbourne Oral and Facial Surgery- Bundoora

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons perform a wide range of oral and facial surgery. Procedures include the removal of wisdom teeth and insertion of dental implants to the correction of facial deformities, facial fractures and the treatment of tumours and other pathological conditions. Impacted wisdom teeth: Wisdom teeth can become impacted, cause orthodontic problems, infection, pain or ulcers and require extraction. 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. Dental implants: An implant(s) placed into the upper or lower jaw provide(s) a base to attach an artificial tooth (crown) or a dental prosthesis (bridge). 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. 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. 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. Pathology: Cysts and tumours of the jaw and facial area. Malignancy: Oral and jaw cancers. Rhinoplasty: Restructuring of the nose. Genioplasty: Restructuring of the chin.