By Raphael Atkinson

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of various medical conditions which affect the face, jaws, mouth and associated structures. There are a wide variety of medical procedures which are undertaken within this field such as dental extractions, dental implant placement, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, treatment of facial infections, removal of tumors or cysts in the jaw or facial area, management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and treatment of congenital facial deformities. Oral and maxillofacial surgery makes use of various diagnostic tools such as X-rays, CT scans, and 3D imaging to examine the condition and anatomy of the oral and facial structures. These help in planning and executing surgical procedures with precision and accuracy. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.