The Department of Maxillofacial Surgery at Joshi Hospital provides specialized care for conditions affecting the face, jaw, mouth, and facial skeleton. This highly skilled surgical specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic injuries, congenital deformities, oral diseases, tumors, facial infections, and functional disorders involving the jaw and facial structures. With expertise that bridges dentistry and surgery, maxillofacial surgeons play a crucial role in restoring both function and aesthetics for patients of all ages.

Maxillofacial surgery addresses complex issues involving the hard and soft tissues of the face. These conditions often affect essential functions such as chewing, breathing, speaking, and facial expression. The department combines advanced surgical techniques, modern imaging, and a patient-focused approach to ensure safe and effective outcomes.

Scope of Services

The Maxillofacial Surgery department offers comprehensive care across a wide range of conditions, including:

• Facial trauma, such as fractures of the jaw, cheekbone, nose, and eye socket
• Jaw deformities, including misaligned jaws requiring corrective surgery
• Oral and facial infections, such as abscesses, cysts, and cellulitis
• Oral lesions and tumors, including benign growths and pre-cancerous conditions
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, causing jaw pain or difficulty in movement
• Impacted teeth, especially wisdom teeth requiring surgical removal
• Cysts and tumors of the jawbone
• Facial reconstruction, following accidents, injuries, or surgeries
• Congenital deformities such as cleft lip and palate

Each treatment plan is individualized based on the patient’s condition, severity, and functional needs.

Facial Trauma Management

Facial injuries require immediate and precise care to preserve both appearance and function. The department offers trauma management for:

• Jaw fractures
• Zygomatic and mid-facial fractures
• Soft tissue injuries
• Dental trauma
• Orbital injuries

Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)

Jaw abnormalities can affect facial appearance, teeth alignment, speech, and breathing. The department performs corrective jaw surgeries to improve:

• Jaw alignment and symmetry
• Chewing and bite function
• Speech clarity
• Facial aesthetics
• Breathing issues related to jaw structure

These procedures often involve collaboration with orthodontists to achieve the best long-term outcomes.

Management of Oral Pathologies

Oral lesions, cysts, and tumors require careful evaluation and precise surgical removal. The department handles:

• Odontogenic cysts
• Benign tumors of the jaw
• Precancerous lesions of the oral cavity
• Infections involving the gums and jawbone

Timely diagnosis helps prevent complications and ensures better recovery.

TMJ Disorders

Disorders of the temporomandibular joint can cause chronic jaw pain, headaches, clicking sounds, and difficulty in mouth opening. The department provides:

• Clinical evaluation
• Bite analysis
• Medication therapy
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Surgical correction when necessary

The goal is to restore pain-free jaw movement and improve overall quality of life.

Surgical Removal of Impacted Teeth

Wisdom teeth and other impacted teeth often require surgical extraction, which can lead to pain, infection, or misalignment. The department performs:

• Painless and safe surgical removal
• Management of complications like cyst formation
• Post-extraction care and follow-up

This helps prevent long-term problems such as crowding, infection, or jaw stiffness.

Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstruction is an important part of maxillofacial surgery, especially for patients with trauma, tumors, or congenital disorders. Services include:

• Soft tissue reconstruction
• Bone grafting
• Facial contour correction
• Restoring function after major surgery

These procedures improve facial symmetry, restore function, and support recovery after complex conditions.

Integrated Multidisciplinary Care

Maxillofacial conditions often require collaboration with dentistry, ENT, plastic surgery, oncology, and orthodontics. The department works closely with these specialties to ensure coordinated, comprehensive, and effective patient care.