Most common procedures include:
- Extraction of wisdom teeth (third molars)
- Placement of dental implants
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
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Dento alveolar surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. This refers to the surgical procedures associated with the dentate segment of the maxilla or mandible, termed the alveolar ridge. They include a variety of procedures ranging from simple tooth extractions, alveoplasty (recontouring of the alveolar bone), removal of tori, exposure of impacted teeth for orthodontic treatment, and extraction of impacted third molars. The origins and the current practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery is heavily based on dento alveolar surgery. Over 50 percent of the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgeons worldwide compromises dento alveolar procedures. Placement of dental implants have more recently been added to the rehabilitative and reconstructive options of the maxillofacial region, replacing the more traditional pre prosthetic procedures.
Dental Implants
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Since its establishment in 1918, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), has gone through extensive change, reflecting progressive changes in the specialty. Initially called the American Society of Exodontists, it was originally formed by a group of oral surgeons in Chicago after the National Dental Association meeting. As it has grown, the association has gone through several name changes, each reflecting the expansion of the specialty. Despite the wide scope of training of graduating oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dento alveolar surgery remains the foundation of our specialty.
