Specialist Services

Oral and maxillofacial surgery specialises in treating diseases, injuries and defects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, face, head and neck.

Surgery may be performed under local anaesthesia, intravenous sedation, or general anaesthesia.

Procedures commonly undertaken include:

Third molars are often impacted and can cause damage to adjacent teeth or infection

Diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases of the mouth and facial skeleton including tumours

Dental implants provide a reliable foundation to support single crowns, bridges or dentures

Including salivary gland cysts, tumours and salivary gland stones

Includes exposure of unerupted teeth, removal of teeth, jaw expansion and jaw realignment

Including emergency management of jaw, cheek, orbital and nasal fractures, and soft tissue injuries

Appointments are made with an emphasis on prioritising and treating urgent problems