Oral Facial Reconstruction Treatments
Get your smile back!
Oral and facial reconstruction treatments encompass a range of medical and dental procedures designed to restore function and appearance after trauma, disease, or congenital defects. Here are some common treatments:
Bone Reconstruction
Bone Grafting: Used to rebuild jawbone for dental implants or trauma recovery. Sources include autografts (patient’s bone), allografts (donor bone), or synthetic materials.
Distraction Osteogenesis: Gradually lengthens bone to correct congenital or acquired defects.
Soft Tissue Reconstruction
Skin Grafts: Replace lost skin due to injury, burns, or surgery.
Flap Surgery: Tissue (with or without blood supply) is transplanted from one part of the body to another.
Microsurgical Free Flaps: Transfer of tissue, along with its blood vessels, for precise reconstruction.
Dental and Oral Rehabilitation
Dental Implants: Replace missing teeth and support jawbone structure.
Orthognathic Surgery: Corrects jaw deformities, often in combination with orthodontics.
Maxillofacial Prosthetics: Custom prostheses for missing teeth, gums, or facial structures (e.g., nose or eyes).
Cleft and Craniofacial Reconstruction
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair: Reconstructs the lip and palate for improved function and aesthetics.
Craniosynostosis Surgery: Treats premature fusion of skull bones in children.
Trauma Repair
Fracture Fixation: Plates, screws, or wires are used to stabilize broken facial bones.
Scar Revision Surgery: Improves the appearance of scars and restores function.
Cancer-Related Reconstruction
Mandibulectomy and Maxillectomy Reconstruction: Bone and soft tissue reconstruction after cancer resection.
Prosthetic Rehabilitation: For patients who lose parts of their face or oral cavity due to cancer surgery.
Nerve and Muscle Repair
Facial Nerve Grafting: Restores nerve function after injury or tumor removal.
Muscle Transfer: Reconstructs movement, such as for smile restoration in facial paralysis.
Advanced Techniques
3D Printing and Virtual Surgical Planning: Used to create custom implants, guides, and prosthetics.
Regenerative Medicine: Stem cells and tissue engineering to promote healing and reconstruction.
Aesthetic and Functional Refinements
Facial Implants: To improve symmetry and structure.
Rhinoplasty and Cheiloplasty: Correct nose and lip deformities.