Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial Surgery Treatment & Diagnostics in Sadashiv Peth, Pune

Maxillofacial Surgery

Introduction

Many people face problems in their normal lifestyle after an accident that deforms facial features or causes abnormalities in the jaw or teeth. Sometimes, people have defective jaw and teeth since birth. Evolution in the medical field has made it possible for these deformities to be treated. Maxillofacial surgery is the answer to all of your facial, neck, and jaw problems.

hat is Maxillofacial Surgery?

A surgery that deals with the correction of deformities related to the face, neck, and jaw are known as maxillofacial surgery. It is a specialized kind of surgery that combines dental specialists with surgeons.

What are the Benefits of a Maxillofacial Surgery?

let us learn about a few benefits of maxillofacial surgery.

• People who have a misaligned jaw or a deformed jaw since birth or due to an accident can get a normal jaw through this surgery. This will help them with chewing as well as speaking and other activities that involve the jaw.
• If a person is born with a cleft lip or deformed teeth, maxillofacial surgery will help them correct that. This will help them with speaking normally and eliminate pain.
• People with misaligned jaws often have to deal with headaches. Corrective surgery of the jaw can help them with this by correcting the jaw to normal and eliminating the headache.
• Due to misalignment of facial bones, or neck bones, many people experience discomfort and a distorted appearance. Corrective maxillofacial surgery will help those patients by correcting those deformities and help get rid of bone pain and joint pains.

Any Possible Side Effects or Complications Related to Maxillofacial Surgeries

All surgeries are actually safe if done by a certified specialized surgeon. But there are no surgeries that come with zero risk factors. Some of the possible risk factors, side effects, and complications related to maxillofacial surgery are as follows:

• Infection
• Nerve Injury
• Loss of Blood
• Fracture in the jaw or other facial bones
• Joint pain in the jaw and other facial bones
• Need for additional surgery
• Requirement of root canal therapy on selected teeth
• Loss of a portion of the jaw

These are possible side effects and complications that might or might not happen after you get maxillofacial surgery. All of these have remedies and are curable. Nothing would cause you any permanent damage. If you face any of these issues after a maxillofacial surgery, you need to contact a healthcare professional.

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What not to do After a Maxillofacial Surgery

After a maxillofacial surgery you might experience the following:

• Pain or discomfort in the area of surgery.
• Difficulty in biting or chewing after a jaw or teeth surgery.
• A long recovery period where you need to adjust with your new facial appearance.

These kinds of problems are common after any kind of surgery. The pain and the adjustments required by the body after surgery are part of the recovery period. During these times, you need to follow a few rules:

• Take your prescribed medication promptly.
• Swap solid food for liquid nutritional supplements after a jaw or teeth surgery.
• Avoid touching the area of the surgical wound until it is completely healed.
• Avoid putting any kind of stress or pressure around the surgery area until you completely recover.
• Be patient and follow your doctor’s instructions during the whole recovery period.

Contact a healthcare professional to know more about how to take care of yourself after maxillofacial surgery.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Pune

Call 1860-500-2244 to book an appointment