Craniomaxillofacial Surgery

Craniomaxillofacial surgery

Craniomaxillofacial surgery encompasses procedures involving the face, jaw, palate, and skull. Here’s a concise overview:

1. Purpose:
   • Reconstruction: Addresses congenital disorders and other issues by restoring missing or damaged skeletal structures.
   • Deformity Correction: Fixes skull deformities and reconstructs facial features.
   • Palate Closure: Helps with speech and eating.
2. Specialists:
   • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Experts in the entire craniomaxillofacial complex, including the mouth, jaws, face, skull, and associated structures.
   • Rheumatologists: Diagnose and manage conditions affecting bones, muscles, and joints, including those related to the craniomaxillofacial region.