Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Glossary

Surgical removal of part or all of the parotid gland, typically performed for tumors or chronic inflammatory conditions.

Disease processes affecting the tissues surrounding the root apex of teeth, typically resulting from pulpal necrosis or...

Ultrasonic bone cutting technique that selectively cuts mineralized tissue while preserving soft tissues.

Surgical procedures to optimize oral tissues for successful prosthetic reconstruction.

An anatomical cleft between the maxilla and pterygoid process that provides access to the pterygopalatine fossa.

A mucous retention cyst arising from the sublingual gland or its ducts, appearing as a bluish, translucent swelling in t...

Surgical procedure to reduce facial wrinkles and signs of aging through skin and soft tissue repositioning.

Surgical technique for repositioning the mandible by splitting it along the sagittal plane.

Inflammation of the salivary glands, which can be acute or chronic, infectious or non-infectious.

A radiographic imaging technique using contrast material to visualize the ductal system of salivary glands.

Formation of calcified deposits (stones) within the salivary ducts or glands, causing obstruction and swelling.

A surgical procedure to increase bone height in the posterior maxilla by elevating the sinus membrane and placing bone g...

Fascial layer connecting facial muscles and overlying skin, crucial target in facial rejuvenation surgery.

A surgical technique using bone grafting materials to maintain alveolar ridge dimensions following tooth extraction.

The excretory duct of the parotid gland that opens into the oral cavity opposite the maxillary second molar, also known...

Accumulation of blood beneath the tongue, often presenting as a bluish swelling in the floor of the mouth following oral...

Prefabricated occlusal device used to guide precise positioning of jaw segments during orthognathic surgery.

Abnormal increase in the distance between the medial canthi of the eyes.

Autologous tissue harvested from the temporalis muscle fascia, commonly used to repair perforations or provide structura...

Temporomandibular joint disorder affecting jaw movement and function.

Surgical access technique through the lower eyelid conjunctiva to reach the orbital floor and rim.

Limited mouth opening, often following oral surgery or trauma.

A surgical procedure to remove excess tissue from the soft palate and throat to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

Surgical deepening of the oral vestibule to improve denture retention.