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Contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgery
Journal of the California Dental Association
|April 1, 1994
Summary
This review covers nine key areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including facial trauma, pathology, and reconstructive procedures. It highlights recent clinical advances across these surgical subspecialties.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Surgical Subspecialties
Background:
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery encompasses a broad range of complex procedures.
- Subspecialization allows for focused expertise in specific areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the nine major subspecialty areas within oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- To illustrate recent advancements in each subspecialty through clinical case examples.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of current knowledge.
- Presentation of illustrative clinical cases for each subspecialty.
Main Results:
- Detailed examination of advances in facial trauma, surgical pathology, dentoalveolar surgery, cleft lip/palate rehabilitation, temporomandibular joint surgery, preprosthetic and implant rehabilitation, obstructive sleep apnea management, jaw deformity correction, and cosmetic surgery.
- Clinical cases demonstrate practical applications of recent innovations.
Conclusions:
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a diverse field with significant advancements across its subspecialties.
- Continued focus on subspecialization drives innovation and improved patient outcomes.