Maxillofacial Surgery – Specialized Surgical Care for the Face, Mouth, and Jaws at Minnerva Clinic
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a unique surgical specialty that bridges the worlds of medicine and dentistry. It focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects involving the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral (mouth) and maxillofacial (jaws and face) region. From complex wisdom tooth extractions and dental implant placement to corrective jaw surgery and the repair of facial fractures, this field demands exceptional surgical skill and a deep understanding of facial anatomy. At Minnerva Clinic, our highly qualified surgeons provide the full spectrum of maxillofacial care.
The dedicated surgical team at Minnerva Clinic understands that conditions affecting your face and jaws can impact everything from your appearance to basic functions like eating and speaking. We are committed to providing precise surgical solutions, personalized care, and support to resolve your condition and improve your overall health and quality of life.
Discretion and Our Commitment to Your Health & Well-being
At Minnerva Clinic, we recognize that undergoing any surgery on the face or mouth is a significant and personal decision. We are deeply committed to ensuring your complete privacy and providing a confidential, supportive, and professional experience throughout your entire treatment process. From your initial diagnostic consultation and imaging, through the detailed planning of your surgical procedure, and all post-operative care, your personal health information is handled with the utmost discretion, respect, and medical professionalism by our dedicated team. We offer a safe and reassuring environment where your comfort and well-being are our top priorities.
Why Choose Minnerva Clinic for Your Maxillofacial Surgery?
Dual-Qualified & Expert Surgeons: Our team includes surgeons with qualifications in both medicine and dentistry, providing a comprehensive understanding of facial, skeletal, and dental harmony.
Full Scope of Maxillofacial Services: We offer a complete range of treatments under one roof, from routine procedures like wisdom tooth removal to complex surgeries like jaw correction and facial trauma repair.
Advanced 3D Surgical Planning: We utilize state-of-the-art 3D imaging (CBCT scans) and virtual surgical planning software to ensure unparalleled precision, accuracy, and predictable outcomes for complex procedures.
Focus on Both Function and Aesthetics: Our goal is to correct the underlying problem to restore proper function (like a healthy bite) while also achieving a balanced and harmonious facial appearance.
Safe & Comfortable Anesthesia Options: We offer a range of anesthesia services, from local anesthesia to intravenous "twilight" sedation and general anesthesia, ensuring your procedure is painless and stress-free.
Integrated Care with Other Specialists: We collaborate closely with orthodontists, dentists, ENTs, and other medical specialists to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to your care.
Commitment to Minimally Invasive Techniques: Whenever possible, we use techniques that minimize incisions, reduce recovery time, and result in less post-operative discomfort.
Understanding Maxillofacial Surgery: Conditions, Procedures, and How Expert Care Helps
This specialty addresses a diverse set of problems affecting the facial region. Effective surgical intervention is key to resolving pain, restoring function, and correcting deformities.
| Key Area of Maxillofacial Surgery | Common Conditions / Patient Needs | How Minnerva Clinic's Surgical Approach Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Dentoalveolar Surgery (Teeth & Bone) | Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, infection, or damage to adjacent teeth. Teeth that are non-restorable and require complex extraction. | Safe & Efficient Removal: Our surgeons perform wisdom tooth extractions safely and efficiently, even for deeply impacted teeth, minimizing the risk of complications. We also handle complex extractions and pre-prosthetic surgery to prepare the jaw for dentures. |
| Dental Implantology | Missing one or more teeth leads to difficulty chewing, bone loss, and aesthetic concerns. Inadequate bone for placing implants. | Permanent Tooth Replacement: We precisely place titanium dental implants into the jawbone, which act as artificial tooth roots. This is the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. We also perform advanced bone grafting procedures to build up the jawbone when there isn't enough to support an implant. |
| Orthognathic Surgery (Corrective Jaw Surgery) | Misaligned jaws leading to an improper bite (malocclusion), facial asymmetry, difficulty chewing, sleep apnea, or an unbalanced facial profile. | Restoring Facial & Dental Harmony: This transformative surgery involves repositioning the upper jaw, lower jaw, or chin to create a correct bite and a more balanced, functional, and aesthetic facial appearance. It is meticulously planned using 3D virtual technology and performed in close collaboration with an orthodontist. |
| Maxillofacial Trauma | Fractures of the jaw, cheekbones, eye sockets, or nose from accidents, falls, or assaults. Complex facial lacerations. | Precise Anatomical Repair: Our surgeons are experts in repairing facial fractures. Using small incisions, often hidden inside the mouth, we use tiny titanium plates and screws to realign and fix the broken bones, restoring the patient's facial structure, bite, and appearance. |
| TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorders | Chronic jaw joint pain, clicking, locking, or difficulty opening the mouth that has not responded to conservative treatments. | Specialized Joint Management: We offer a range of treatments from minimally invasive procedures like arthrocentesis (joint flushing) and arthroscopy to, in rare, severe cases, open joint surgery to repair or replace damaged parts of the jaw joint. |
Our Comprehensive & Medically Supervised Maxillofacial Surgery Process
Every procedure, from the routine to the complex, follows a structured, expert-led process.
| Your Surgical Journey Includes: | Details of What Happens at Minnerva Clinic |
|---|---|
| ✅ 1. In-Depth Consultation & Advanced Imaging | Your journey begins with a thorough consultation and clinical examination. We will likely take advanced 3D X-rays (a CBCT scan) to get a precise view of your facial bones, jaws, and teeth. We discuss your diagnosis, treatment options, and create a plan. |
| ✅ 2. Detailed & Precise Surgical Planning | For complex cases like jaw surgery or implants, we use virtual surgical planning software. This allows us to perform the surgery on a 3D model of your skull on the computer first, planning every detail with sub-millimeter accuracy for a predictable result. |
| ✅ 3. The Surgical Procedure | Performed in our state-of-the-art clinical setting or an accredited hospital, depending on the complexity. The appropriate anesthesia is administered for your comfort. The surgeon then carries out the planned procedure, whether it's removing a wisdom tooth, placing an implant, or repositioning a jaw. |
| ✅ 4. Post-Operative Care & Initial Recovery | After the procedure, you will be monitored as the anesthesia wears off. We provide you with detailed post-operative instructions covering pain management, diet (often a soft diet initially), oral hygiene, and activity restrictions. |
| ✅ 5. Structured Follow-Up & Monitoring | We schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your healing, remove any sutures if necessary, and ensure you are recovering well. For implant or jaw surgery patients, we coordinate with your general dentist or orthodontist to complete the final phase of your treatment (e.g., placing the crown on the implant). |
✅ Corrected Bite. Restored Function. Enhanced Confidence.
🖼️ Real Progress: How Maxillofacial Surgery Transforms Health & Appearance
(General Descriptions - actual before/after photos and X-rays are critical)
Before: Patient with a severe underbite and misaligned jaws, leading to difficulty eating and an unbalanced facial profile.
After (Post-Orthognathic Surgery): The jaws are now aligned, the bite is corrected, and the facial profile is significantly more balanced and harmonious.
Before: Patient with a missing front tooth, affecting their smile and confidence.
After (Post-Dental Implant and Crown): A dental implant has been placed and restored with a natural-looking crown, perfectly matching the adjacent teeth and restoring a complete, confident smile.
🗣️ Patient Experiences
"I was terrified of getting my impacted wisdom teeth removed. The team at Minnerva Clinic was amazing. They offered sedation, so the procedure was completely painless and stress-free. My recovery was much faster than I expected. I'm so glad I chose them."
— Aisha K.
"Corrective jaw surgery was a big decision, but it changed my life. For the first time, I can chew properly, and I love my new profile. Dr. [Surgeon's Name] and the team planned everything perfectly using 3D technology. The care was exceptional from start to finish."
— Sameer V.
🛡️ Safety & Considerations: Understanding Maxillofacial Surgery
At Minnerva Clinic, patient safety is the foundation of everything we do.
✅ Understanding Your Procedure:
- Informed Consent: We ensure you fully understand the procedure, the benefits, the risks, and any alternatives before you make a decision.
- Anesthesia Safety: All anesthesia is administered and monitored by qualified professionals in a safe environment.
- Post-Op Recovery: Following post-operative instructions (especially regarding diet and hygiene) is crucial for a smooth and complication-free recovery.
- Potential Risks: Risks vary by procedure but can include infection, bleeding, temporary or (very rarely) permanent numbness in the lip, chin, or tongue, and sinus issues. We discuss all procedure-specific risks with you in detail.
🔍 How Minnerva Clinic Prioritizes Safety:
- ✔️Sterile Surgical Environment: We adhere to the strictest protocols for sterilization and infection control.
- ✔️Meticulous Surgical Technique: The precision of our experienced surgeons minimizes trauma to surrounding tissues and reduces the risk of complications.
- ✔️Advanced Diagnostic Imaging: Using 3D scans helps us to precisely locate critical structures like nerves and sinuses, allowing us to avoid them during surgery.
- ✔️Clear Post-Operative Support: We are always available to answer your questions and manage any concerns you may have during your recovery.
Myths vs. Facts About Maxillofacial Surgery
Myth:
"Any dentist can pull wisdom teeth or place implants."
Fact from Minnerva Clinic:
Partially True, but Expertise Matters. While some general dentists perform these procedures, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have years of additional hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training. They are the specialists for complex, impacted teeth, advanced implant cases, and managing potential complications.
Myth:
"Jaw surgery is purely cosmetic to improve your looks."
Fact from Minnerva Clinic:
False. The primary reason for corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is to correct a functional problem—an improper bite (malocclusion) that affects chewing, speech, or breathing. The improvement in facial aesthetics is a positive but secondary benefit of creating a healthy, functional bite.
Myth:
"Having jaw surgery means your jaw will be wired shut for months."
Fact from Minnerva Clinic:
False (in most cases). This is an outdated concept. Modern techniques use tiny internal plates and screws to fix the jaws in place. While you will be on a liquid/soft diet for several weeks, having your jaw wired shut is now very rare and reserved for specific types of fractures.
Myth:
"Dental implants are painful and often fail."
Fact from Minnerva Clinic:
False. With proper planning and technique, implant placement is a very comfortable procedure performed under local anesthesia or sedation. The success rate for dental implants is extremely high, typically over 95%, making them a very predictable and reliable solution.
Myth:
"It's just a tooth, I can leave the space."
Fact from Minnerva Clinic:
Not Recommended. Leaving a space after losing a tooth can cause the adjacent teeth to drift and shift, disrupting your bite. More importantly, the jawbone in that area will shrink (atrophy) over time, which can affect facial structure and make future implant placement more difficult.
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Final Thoughts: Comprehensive Care for Your Facial Health
The health and function of your face, mouth, and jaws are integral to your overall well-being. Whether you require a routine procedure or a complex surgical reconstruction, maxillofacial surgery offers profound solutions that can alleviate pain, restore function, and enhance your quality of life. At Minnerva Clinic, we combine surgical excellence with advanced technology and a patient-first philosophy. Our mission is to provide you with the safest, most effective, and most comfortable care possible, ensuring a healthy outcome and a confident future.