Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Glossary

The bony ridge in the jaw that contains or previously contained tooth sockets.

Surgical recontouring of the alveolar ridge after tooth extraction.

Abnormal fusion or immobility of a joint, particularly affecting the temporomandibular joint.

Surgical removal of the root tip and surrounding infected tissue.

Surgical approach through a scalp incision extending from ear to ear across the crown of the head.

Condition where both upper and lower jaws project forward beyond normal facial proportions.

Surgical procedure to correct drooping eyelids or remove excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper or lower eyelids.

Orbital fracture involving the floor or medial wall with intact orbital rim.

Surgical procedure that divides the mandible bilaterally to reposition the lower jaw for correction of dentofacial defor...

Specialized fat compartment in the cheek used for reconstructive procedures.

Surgical approach to the maxillary sinus through the canine fossa, creating a large antrostomy for drainage and access.

Surgical procedure to tighten or reposition the lateral canthal tendon to correct eyelid malposition.

Three-dimensional imaging technique used for surgical planning and diagnosis.

Standardized radiographic assessment of craniofacial skeletal and soft tissue relationships used in surgical planning.

A rare genetic disorder affecting bone and tooth development, characterized by delayed closure of cranial sutures and ab...

Surgical reconstruction or widening of the oral commissures to improve mouth opening or correct microstomia.

Excessive growth of the mandibular condyle causing facial asymmetry and malocclusion.

Surgical technique involving removal of the crown portion of an impacted tooth while leaving the roots in situ.

Surgical removal of the coronoid process of the mandible to improve mouth opening.

Wound breakdown or separation of previously closed surgical margins.

Surgical technique using gradual mechanical separation of bone segments to stimulate new bone formation.

Outward turning of the eyelid margin that may occur following midface trauma or surgical procedures.

Posterior displacement or sunken appearance of the eye within the orbit.

Surgical removal of a cystic lesion along with its intact epithelial lining from surrounding bone or soft tissue.