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Oral and maxillofacial surgery involves the treatment of various conditions, defects, injuries, and cosmetic aspects of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and face.
Common oral and maxillofacial problems include wisdom teeth, dental implants, jaw alignment, facial pain, and temporo-mandibular dysfunction.
The specialty also encompasses the treatment of facial fractures and post-traumatic facial reconstruction.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons manage patients with oral cancer, oral pathology, cysts and other oral and facial tumours.
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