Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Glossary

Surgical procedure to increase bone height in the posterior maxilla for implant placement.

Surgical removal of all or part of the maxilla (upper jaw bone), usually performed for tumor resection.

Specialty involving artificial replacement of missing facial and oral structures.

Simultaneous surgical advancement of both upper and lower jaws to treat severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Surgical reshaping of the chin through augmentation, reduction, or repositioning procedures.

Underdevelopment of the mandible resulting in a small, receding lower jaw that may affect breathing and feeding.

Surgical connection of blood vessels typically less than 2mm in diameter using microsurgical techniques.

Surgical procedures to correct defects in the relationship between gingiva and oral mucosa.

Complex facial fracture involving the central portion of the face including nasal bones and ethmoid sinuses.

Impaired sensation in facial regions following nerve injury, commonly affecting the inferior alveolar or lingual nerves...

Surgical removal of a tooth, particularly impacted or problematic teeth requiring bone removal.

A fluid-filled sac arising from tooth-forming tissues, commonly requiring surgical removal.

A benign but aggressive cystic lesion arising from dental tissues, characterized by high recurrence rates and associatio...

Surgical technique using plates and screws to repair fractured facial bones.

An abnormal opening between the oral cavity and maxillary sinus, typically following tooth extraction.

Relating to surgical correction of jaw deformities to achieve proper facial proportions and functional occlusion.

Surgical correction of jaw deformities to improve function and facial aesthetics.

The direct structural connection between living bone and the surface of a loaded implant.

Infection of bone tissue, commonly affecting the mandible in oral maxillofacial surgery.

Death of bone tissue due to inadequate blood supply, often medication-related or radiation-induced.

Primary malignant bone tumor that may affect the jaws.

Surgical cutting of bone to correct deformities or improve access during procedures.

Complex facial trauma involving simultaneous fractures of the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the facial skeleton.

Abnormal sensation of numbness or tingling, often following nerve injury during oral surgery.