Prepare for Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery: A
How-To Guide
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If you require oral and maxillofacial
surgery, you will want to prepare
yourself well to avoid complications
and have a speedy recovery.
Oral surgery is commonly outpatient
procedure and involves either general
or local anesthesia.
Oral surgeries must be approached in
the same way as any other surgeries.
You have to make the same
preparations and follow post-op
instructions to avoid the risk of
infection.
What is Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery refers
to any surgical procedure that treats
conditions, injuries, defects, and
aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth,
jaws, and face.
It is performed by oral surgery
associates who completed a degree in
Dentistry and another four-year
surgical residency training in a
hospital.
What Are the Most Common
Types of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery?
A number of conditions may require
oral and maxillofacial surgery,
including:
1. Impacted Teeth
Wisdom teeth, also known as third
molars, are the last set of teeth to
develop. More often, they fail to
emerge through the gum line and
become entrapped or “impacted”
between the gum tissue and the
jawbone.
This will cause swelling, pain, and
infection. Without wisdom teeth
surgery, it can also damage nearby
teeth, gums, and bones, and form
cysts or tumors destroying the
sections of the jaw.
Cuspids and bicuspids can
become impacted too and can
cause the same types of problems
described above. These will
require surgery as well.
2. Tooth Loss
Dental implants are recommended
alternatives to dentures and bridges.
These tooth roots are surgically
anchored in place in the jawbone to
act as stabilizers for the artificial
teeth that will be attached to them.
To be a suitable candidate for dental
implants, you must have a healthy
bone density.
Also, there is a high risk for infection
so you must be able to keep good oral
hygiene practices.
3. Jaw-Related Problems
Unequal Jaw Growth.
Your upper and lower jaw may fail to
grow properly. This makes it difficult
for a person to speak, eat, swallow,
and even breathe.
While some of these problems can be
corrected with braces, more serious
cases require oral and maxillofacial
surgery to move all or part of the
upper jaw, lower jaw, or both into a
new position that is well balanced,
functional, and healthier.
Improve Fit of Dentures.
If this is your first-time to get
dentures, oral surgery can help
correct any irregularities in your jaws
prior to creating the dentures to
ensure a perfect fit. Surgery can also
help long-term users of dentures.
Supporting bones may deteriorate
over time, making dentures loose.
In severe cases, oral surgery
associates may add a bone graft to
areas where little bone remains.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ).

Dysfunction in this small joint in
front of your ear where your skull and
lower jaw meet is a common source of
headache and facial pain. While most
patients improve with oral
medications, physical therapy, and
splints, advanced cases will require
surgery.
4. Other Conditions
Cleft lip or cleft palate repair
Facial injury repair
Lesion removal and biopsy
Facial infections
Advanced cases of sleep apnea

How to Prepare for An Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery can go
a lot easier if you put in a little
preparation. Do the following:
1. Be Informed
Set an appointment with your
surgeon to make sure you understand
the reasons for your procedure. Aside
from the benefits, ask about the
possible risks too.
2. Make Sure You Have A Ride
Home
Sedation can impair your judgment,
which makes it unsafe for you to drive
a car. Ask a family member or a friend
to bring you home.
If no one is available, you can take a
cab. Other clinics will also allow you
to stay in for a while until you are
good at driving.
3. Fast
Can you eat before wisdom teeth
removal or any other oral surgery
procedures? You have to do fasting,
including water, if you will undergo
sedation. Do not eat anything after
dinner the night before your surgery.
This is to avoid the risk of aspiration, a
rare but serious complication of
anesthesia that fills your lungs with
your stomach content.
If you need to take medication during
your fast, sip a small amount of water.
4. Bare Your Arms
Wear short sleeves for easy access to
your arms. Aside from giving your IV,
doctors will also monitor your vital
signs and blood pressure during the
procedure.
5. Give Yourself Time
Arrive at least 20 minutes early. This
will give you enough time to finish the
last-minute paperwork and relax.
If you still have lingering questions,
this is the best time to ask.
At Sunrise Dentistry, we believe in
doing whatever is necessary to give
you better oral health. Our doctors are
excellent in providing holistic
services, including oral and
maxillofacial surgery.
Contact us now at (970) 247-3303 if
you need to schedule an appointment.
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