What is maxillofacial surgery and how long does it take to recover from it?

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My niece, who is presently in Birmingham, AL, had to undergo a maxillofacial surgery of her left jaw bone which had been fractured and dislocated in an accident. She has been told that some titanium implant or screws have been used to fix her bone. It is almost one month since the operation was done, but she still has a stffnes in her face and finds it difficult to eat.
I'm sorry she's still suffering. I can't help that, but here's some information on the surgery with tons of external links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxillofacial  (+ info)

What degrees and school do you need to be a oral maxillofacial surgeon?

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What I want to know is what degrees, schooling and requirements do you need to become a oral maxillofacial surgeon.
Undergrad followed by medical school for surgeon  (+ info)

How do i become a Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant?

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Im currently just finishing school as a dental assistant I start extern next week. Do i need to become a RDA first? Do i need to take more classes or can i simply be trained as a Maxillofacial surgery assistant by a doctor? I think someone told me i need 2 more years of school. I keep researching and cant seem to find how exactly this career is obtained???
Apply for a job at an oral surgeons office and most will provide on the job training. Good luck to you.  (+ info)

Does anyone know the difference between a neuromuscular dentistry and oral & maxillofacial surgery?

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Personally I don't find my dental bite cosmetically appealing. I've had braces before and my teeth are pretty straight, but my bite can use some improvement. It seems like a slight overbite to me. However, I don't know what specialist I should go to. Would neuromuscular dentistry be the solution to my problem or oral & maxillofacial surgery? If you would like to see pictures, let me know.
yes, you need to go to an orthodontist to correct your bit.  (+ info)

Who is the new owner of Highlands Ranch Center for Aesthetic and Maxillofacial Oral Surgery?

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I heard that Dr. Curry DDS MD has retired and there is a new owner of Highlands Ranch Center for Aesthetic and Maxillofacial Surgery. I work close by in Highlands Ranch Colorado and just wanted to know if any one had more information about this dental office.
Dr. Stephen Colm, DMD - surgical oratory, January 2011
Dr. Colm was born in El Paso, Texas, the son of an Army Officer, and was raised in suburban Philadelphia. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and completed his residency at Washington University Medical Center's Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1989. Dr. Colm is looking forward to practicing in Highlands Ranch after serving as Chief of Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the Denver Veterans' Affairs Medical Center for 14 years and as an Associate in a group practice for 5 years. His experience in all phases of oral and maxillofacial surgery will afford him the opportunity to offer you and your patients' optimal consultation and treatment services.  (+ info)

Where can i find maxillofacial surgeon in mumbai?

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I want to know about a well known maxillofacial surgeon and hospital in mumbai where jaw surgery is conducted.Thanks
DHIVARE SUNANDA DHARMARAJ
E-324, New Air India Colony, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai 29.LM 773
DOLAS R.S
Dean, Govt. Dental College ,P.D' Mello Road , St. Geoege Hospital Compound, Near C.S.T Station, Mumbai. 400001.(LM 061)
GOPINATH PAI NANDA
501, Raindrop, Dattapada, Juhu Gaothan-II, Johu Church Road , Mumbai 400049.LM 188
GUPTA SAVINA
71-A/Nandan Van, Sector 17, Nepul(E), Navi Mumbai 400706.LM 846  (+ info)

how do you qualify as an orthodontist or maxillofacial surgeon?

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If someone is a qualified dentist, what do they need to do to qualify as either an orthodontist or a maxillofacial surgeon?
A General practitioner( DDS) needs courses to do braces and implants. they however are allowed to do other surgeries like extractions and perio surgeries.Hope This helps!!!!  (+ info)

Has anyone had any ill effects of maxillofacial surgery, or know someone else who has?

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My son is about to get braces. The orthodontist told us that we should consider maxillofacial surgery as part of his treatment. He thinks the outcome will be better with the surgery but there are other options. I wonder if it will be worth the physical pain he will suffer, and the anxiety I will suffer and am currently suffering due to contemplating major surgery on my child. He is undecided as to whether or not he wants to go through with it. Will someone please share their experience with me?
As a mother to a mother let me share somethings with you. My daughter had orthognathic surgery in 2005. Her upper jaw was too far back, to narrow and only her front teeth touched and her back teeth were nearly useless as they didn't touch the lowers. She told me that she "Wanted" this surgery and that it was her mouth so please let her have this. Can you tell I was terrified?

I did much research and spoke with numerous dental professionals who all told me that the pain isn't as bad as one would think. The jaw goes temporarily numb and when the feeling returns the mouth is healed. So we proceeded. Braces couldn't correct her problem.

She had braces and when her teeth were perfectly aligned she had jaw surgery to move her upper jaw forward, widened it, lowered in in back and pinned it back in place with titanium pins.

She wore a dental splint over her upper teeth for six weeks and had dental rubber bands holding her mouth shut for 4 days and the oral surgeon removed those and gave her lighter weight rubber bands that could be removed to eat. She was on a no chew diet for 6 weeks. She didn't have to eat only liquids but things that she could just swallow without chewing. After six weeks her splint was removed, and she got her braces off in 6 months.

Please write to me. I would love to share with your son the results. She was pretty before but now she has a gorgeous smile! She said that it wasn't that painful just annoying. She said that knowing the amazing results she would do this again in a heart beat. She loves being able to chew and smiling a perfect smile.

Stop trying to find someone who had a bad experience. Young people do very well with this surgery. If you have a skilled surgeon who has successfully performed this surgery often then your child will have no problems. I met a couple of girls who had the same surgery by the surgeon my daughter had and the results were fantastic and so was my daughters.

Stop worrying Mama and write me. I have been where you are and can be your support. Oh and my insurance covered every penny including the surgeon bill. Not so much the braces though.  (+ info)

Where can i find a well known maxillofacial surgeon in mumbai?

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I want to know about a well known maxillofacial surgeon and hospital in mumbai where jaw surgery is conducted and the total cost for lower and upper jaw surgery.Thanks
DR KHAN, DR PATEL, try nair dental hospital  (+ info)

Can an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon remove Tonsils?

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I had an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon remove my Wisdom Teeth and now I am having Tonsil issues. I got really attached to my Oal and Maxillofacial Surgeon. I was wondering can he remove my Tonsils? He is on staff at his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice as well as the Hospital.
An MD degree gives permission to remove a lot of things. Why not ask WHY instead of CAN?

Ask if there are non-surgical alternatives; is there any rush or requirement? JUST SUPPOSE your body needs your tonsils. Are you going to have them re-attached?  (+ info)

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