Oral surgeon
Oral Surgeon
An Oral Surgeon (pronunciation: /ˈɔːrəl ˈsɜːrdʒən/), also known as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, is a specialist in the field of dentistry who focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face.
Etymology
The term "Oral Surgeon" is derived from the Latin words "os, oris" meaning "mouth" and "chirurgia" meaning "surgery".
Related Terms
- Maxillofacial: Pertaining to the jaws and face, primarily in relation to diseases and treatment.
- Oral Surgery: A branch of dentistry that deals with surgical procedures in the mouth and jaw region.
- Dentistry: The medical field that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions and disorders of the oral cavity.
- Periodontist: A dental specialist who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants.
- Endodontist: A dental specialist who focuses on the study and treatment of the dental pulp.
Duties and Responsibilities
An Oral Surgeon performs a variety of surgical procedures in the oral cavity. These may include:
- Removal of impacted or diseased teeth
- Placement of dental implants
- Treatment of facial trauma or injuries
- Corrective jaw surgery
- Treatment of oral cancers and other diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
Oral Surgeons often work in collaboration with other specialists such as orthodontists, periodontists, and endodontists to provide comprehensive oral care to patients.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oral surgeon
- Wikipedia's article - Oral surgeon
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