Treatments
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a specialized surgeon who focuses on treating conditions in the mouth, face, and jaw region. These highly trained specialists possess advanced expertise in performing various surgical procedures, including removal of teeth. Patients who require complex dental treatments or surgery are typically referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who ensures their comfort before, during, and after the procedure.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons undergo a minimum of five years of specialized training to become experts in performing surgery on the face, mouth, and jaw. They possess specialized training in sedation techniques and working under general anesthesia to help patients feel as comfortable as possible during surgery, thus providing them with the highest quality care.
Education
Oral surgery has a long history, with advancements in technology over the years improving its speed, effectiveness, and comfort for patients
Our specialized oral surgery practice in Lahore offers a range of services to cater to your oral and maxillofacial surgery needs. Our experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Ali Farooq, has 17 years of expertise in the field and ensures patients feel comfortable and at ease during their surgical procedures.
Some of the common procedures that oral & maxillofacial surgeons perform are:
- Wisdom tooth removal
- Surgical dental implant placement
- Apicectomy, which is an operation where the end of the root tip is removed
- Salivary gland problems
- TMJ disorders
Need To Know
Appointments
- Usually 1-2 appointments
- The first consultation visit is where your oral & Maxillofacial surgeon will go over your surgery, including the cost
- The next visit will be for the surgery
- Further appointments may be needed if you have any problems after the surgery
How long it takes
- The consultation will usually take around 30 to 45 minutes.
- Treatment visits will usually be at least 1 to 2 hours, however they will vary depending on the scale of the treatment
Before your appointment
For the consultation you will not need any special preparation, but you should have knowledge to hand about your dental and medical history.
Before surgery with local anesthesia you should:
- Take pre-operative medication at the time if prescribed.
- Have someone accompany you and drive you to your appointment.
- Wear something warm and comfortable with loose sleeves.
After your appointment
If you have had any wisdom teeth extraction procedure done:
- Use ice packs as much as possible to prevent swelling during the first 48 hours
- Don’t rinse your mouth out on the day of the surgery as it will cause bleeding
- Don’t smoke for as long as possible after surgery
- Be careful with hot food and drinks
- Eat a soft food diet
- On the day after the removal, rinse three times a day after meals with warm, salty water
- Use prescribed mouthwash from the following day, morning and night
You may be asked about
- Your dental history and medical history
- Your oral health care routine at home
Quick tip
- It’s normal to experience some swelling and discomfort following oral surgery. We usually recommend taking a couple of days off work to rest. It’s also normal to experience some bleeding or slight oozing from the wounds. Your oral surgeon will give you gauze to help control the bleeding. You will need to bite down with gentle pressure for around 20 to 30 minutes if this happens.