| Maxillofacial Surgery at AMRI |
| The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Department of the AMRI Hospital treats a variety of surgical conditions including : |
| Facial Trauma - The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Unit of the AMRI Hospital cares for facial injuries by repairing routine and complex facial skin lacerations (cuts), setting fractured jaw and facial bones, and treating other injuries. These procedures include care of oral tissues, the jaws, cheek, and eye sockets. |
| Pathologic Conditions - The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Unit of the AMRI Hospital manages patients with benign and malignant cysts and tumors of the oral and facial regions. Severe infections of the oral cavity, jaws, and neck are also treated. |
| Facial Pain Including Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Unit of the AMRI Hospital possesses skills in the diagnosis and treatment of facial pain disorders including those due to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems. |
| Correction of Dentofacial (Bite) Deformities and Birth Defects - The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Unit of the AMRI Hospital, usually in conjunction with an orthodontist, surgically reconstructs and realigns the upper and lower jaws into proper dental and facial relationships to provide improved biting function and facial appearance. The unit also surgically corrects birth defects of the face. |
| Removal of Diseased and Impacted Teeth, and Anesthesia - The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Unit of the AMRI Hospital removes impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth. Safe, and effective anesthesia services including intravenous (IV) sedation and general anesthesia are provided by the AMRI Hospital. |
| Dental Implants - The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Unit of the AMRI Hospital, in close collaboration with restorative dentists, helps plan and then place implants used to replace missing teeth. The unit can also reconstruct bone in places needing bone for implant placement and modify gingival (gum) tissue surrounding implants when necessary to make teeth placed on implants look even more natural. |
