{"id":26947,"date":"2022-07-25T17:26:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T11:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=26947"},"modified":"2025-08-14T12:42:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T07:12:19","slug":"what-does-oral-maxillofacial-surgeons-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-does-oral-maxillofacial-surgeons-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What does Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS) specialize in diagnosing and treating oral, facial, and jawbone disorders. OMS work in private practices, hospitals, universities, and research institutes. OCS have excellent bedside manner and are able to connect with patients on an emotional level. An OMFS\u2019s<\/a> job is physically demanding, but there are many rewarding aspects of the job as well. With so many career paths within this field it can be difficult to know what exactly an OMS does on a day-to-day basis. In this blog post you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about what an OMS does on a daily basis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What does an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon do?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dentists who specialize in surgery and the diagnosis of disorders related to the jawbone, teeth, and surrounding oral tissues<\/a>. These surgeons can repair diseases, extract teeth, and reconstruct facial defects. They also provide care to patients with implanted medical devices, such as dentures, implants, and bridges. OMS work in private practices, hospitals, universities, and research institutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The vast majority of OMS work in private practices. Some OMS work part-time in a dental setting and part-time in a surgical setting, often in a university setting. OMS who work in universities spend more time doing research and spend less time using the surgeon\u2019s tools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The basics: Examining patients and providing diagnoses<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

OMS examine patients for problems related to the jawbone, teeth, and surrounding oral tissues. They also provide diagnoses related to these disorders. OMS use diagnostic imaging tools to look inside a patient\u2019s mouth, including x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound. It may also use endoscopy to look inside a patient\u2019s mouth. OMS provide diagnoses at the end of the examination. OMS also provide treatment for some disorders. Treatment can range from medications to surgery. Treatments depend on the disorder and the severity of the disorder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Procedures Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon perform<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bone grafting<\/strong> – Bone grafting is the process of removing bone from one area of the body and implanting it into another area of the body. OMS use bone grafting to treat certain disorders of the jawbone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bone removal<\/strong> – OMS may remove bone tissue from a patient if it is diseased or infected.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dental implants<\/a><\/strong> – Dental implants are metal posts that are inserted into the jawbone. Implants are used to replace missing teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dental reconstructions<\/strong> – OMS may reconstruct a patient\u2019s teeth if they have been severely damaged or if all of the teeth have been removed. Dental reconstructions are often used to treat patients with oral cancers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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