Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial surgery is a specialty area focused on complex health issues involving the mouth and jaw, including diseases, aesthetic flaws, hereditary problems, traumas, and injuries. It encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in both hard tissues like teeth and jawbones, and soft tissues such as the tongue, cheeks, and salivary glands. Also known as orthognathic surgery, the treatment methods of maxillofacial surgery aim to correct or reposition the jaw. It includes procedures like wisdom tooth extraction, complex implants, periodontal surgery, dental-bone grafts, sleep apnea treatment, and reconstructive surgery.

Maxillofacial surgical procedures can be conducted using local anesthesia, general anesthesia, or sedation, depending on the treatment method and the patient’s condition. General anesthesia is preferred for patients who have dental phobia or who are unable to adapt to the treatment process due to physical or mental disabilities. Sedation or local anesthesia methods can be applied for patients in different situations and for different operations. In this context, our maxillofacial surgeon Dt. Eren Pera will choose the most suitable anesthesia method for you.

Among the fundamental benefits of oral and maxillofacial surgery are reducing pain and permanently improving function and appearance, yet the variety of treatment methods provides numerous advantages for patients:

• Treatments protect the structure and function of teeth.
• Wisdom tooth treatment eliminates misalignment and infection risks.
• Bone grafting strengthens the jaw structure and prepares for needed implant treatments.
• Reconstructive surgery treats cysts and tumors.
• Solving periodontal problems removes bacteria from tooth tissue, enhancing oral and dental health.
• Jaw-related facial symmetry issues are permanently resolved.
• Aligns teeth and optimizes bite position when the mouth is closed, solving jaw closure issues.
• Alleviates pain in localized pain disorder cases.
• Maxillofacial plastic surgery addresses pathological issues and traumas.
• Treats congenital defects like cleft palate.
• Enhances functions such as biting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking.
• Helps alleviate breathing issues associated with sleep apnea.

Maxillofacial surgery with its broad range of treatments, significantly elevates patients’ quality of life and is a key field in resolving general health issues.

Maxillofacial surgical procedures offer advanced solutions to numerous diseases and jaw-face defects, considering the extensive scope of their work area. In addition to the unique advantages provided by treatment methods, they offer many benefits to those who will undergo treatment:

At Hospitaprima, our treatments include primary benefits focused on the patient’s comfort and mental health, using a surgery-first approach. The most noticeable of these is the duration of treatment. With the surgery-first approach in oral and maxillofacial surgery, the total treatment duration is much shorter compared to traditional dentistry methods. Similarly, the maxillofacial surgery recovery is not long. All effects of the operation disappear within a period of about 2 weeks.

In the personalized treatment process, the use of surgical guides significantly shortens operation times. The short duration of surgery, about 3-4 hours, means that maxillofacial surgery complications are minimal. Swelling, bruising, and pain do not affect patients. Thus, patients can easily adapt to their daily lives immediately after the operation.

Orthodontic methods used to treat deformity before the surgical procedure are eliminated in the first stage with surgery first. This way, patients do not have to use appliances such as dental braces or orthodontic face masks; they do not worry about their aesthetic appearance. They do not lose their self-confidence in social environments.

The devices with latest technology like the 3D Intraoral Scanner and 3D Tomography, planning with patients can be easily done. In other words, patients can view a simulation of their own profile post-treatment together with specialists. This allows them to have an idea about the outcome before undergoing surgical operations. They can communicate any desired changes or concerns they have to their expert physicians. The uncertainty regarding the outcome is completely eliminated. The treatment process becomes transparent for the patient.

In this journey, guided by Dr. Eren Pera and Dr. Tuğçe Gürbüztürk, achieving the appearance you dream of in just one day is not difficult at all!

The conditions treated with oral and maxillofacial surgery span a wide range. Some of these include:

• Dental caries, gum issues, impacted wisdom teeth, and dental traumas,
• Retruded or protruding upper jaw, forward or backward position of the lower jaw, crossbite, and excessive or insufficient visibility of teeth,
• Bone loss in the jaw,
• Chronic TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders,
• Snoring and sleep apnea problems,
• Cleft lip and palate syndrome,
• Bone fractures, tears, or soft tissue injuries in the facial area,
• Deformities in the skull, face, and jaw: jaw fractures, cheekbone fractures, nasal fractures, LeFort fractures, skull fractures, orbital fractures,
• Chronic facial pains (such as Trigeminal neuralgia),
• Deformities following cancer treatment,
• Issues in patients where dental extraction procedures are medically risky are among the conditions treated with maxillofacial surgery.

Numerous diseases, pathological problems, injuries, and congenital defects can be treated within the scope of maxillofacial surgery.

Maxillofacial surgical procedures encompasses a range of modern techniques. At Hospitaprime, we meticulously apply these methods for our patients:

• Pterygoid Implant: A special treatment method performed without the need for sinus lifting and grafting procedures.
• Genioplasty: Corrects functional disorders and aesthetic problems in the jaw, thereby eliminating facial asymmetry.
• Botox Applications: Used for chronic TMJ and bruxism disorders, and also for shaping the mouth, jaw, and facial lines.
• Dermal Fillers: Applied for patients wanting to correct wrinkles due to aging or to reshape facial contours.
• Sleep Apnea Treatment: Orthognathic surgery is used to treat breathing difficulties caused by tissues at the back of the neck blocking the airway.
• Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment: Surgically corrects birth defects, aiming to improve functions like speech and chewing.
• Benign-Malign Tumor Treatment: Manages diagnosis and treatment processes for soft tissue tumors in the mouth, face, and jaw area.
• Chronic Facial Pain Treatment: Applies appropriate diagnostic and treatment methods for chronic facial pain issues.
• Eyelid Aesthetics (Blepharoplasty): Aims to remove excess tissue around the eyes, addressing drooping and baggy eye issues with surgical methods.
• Craniofacial Surgery: Surgically corrects deformities in the skull, face, and jaw due to birth defects or trauma.
• TMJ Treatment: Targets the alleviation of pain and functional problems in the jaw muscles.
• Mandibular & Maxillary Osteotomy: Surgical treatments applied for conditions like a receded or forward jaw, crossbite, or excessive/inadequate visibility of teeth.
• Reconstructive Surgery: Treats deformities due to birth defects or traumas developed post-cancer.
• Hard Tissue Trauma: Repairs fractures in the jaw, cheekbone, nose, LeFort, skull, and orbital areas.
• Dentoalveolar Surgery: Covers complex tooth extractions, impacted tooth removal, bone grafting, etc.
• Pre-Prosthetic Surgery: Prepares the patient for treatment with bone shaping and excess tissue removal.
• Maxillofacial surgery for Craniofacial Prostheses and Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices: At Hospitaprime, we perform complex procedures as required by our patients.

Under the leadership of Hospitaprime’s best maxillofacial surgeons, you can comfortably go through all treatment processes and regain your health. With personalized solutions, you can achieve the appearance you dream of.

When embarking on a treatment process within the scope of health tourism, it’s crucial to ensure you’re working with the best maxillofacial surgeons. Your research for a good specialist should be based on specific criteria:

• Education: Work with specialists who adopt a lifelong learning approach. Experts open to learning modern methods can evaluate your treatment process from different perspectives.
• Experience: Collaborating with specialists experienced in the type of treatment you need will contribute to achieving the best results.
• Communication and Comfort: You should be able to communicate with your specialist at any time you desire. Choosing a surgeon with good communication skills and an empathetic approach will make you feel comfortable.
• Post-Operative Process: Maxillofacial surgery complications may occur after operation. In such cases, maintaining communication with the clinic where you receive services is a crucial factor. You should be able to consult your specialist about any concerns at any time and have video call meetings if necessary.

Our clinic, meeting all these criteria, works with some of Turkey’s best maxillofacial surgeons. We, a team of experienced maxillofacial surgeons near you, are here to protect your maxillofacial health at the highest level with our expertise and reliable services. Focus on improving your quality of life with the treatment process led by clinic owner and oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Eren Pera. You can consult our expert 24/7 about your health problems and treatment process.

When seeking services in health tourism, the clinic should possess certain essential qualities. Here are some aspects to consider:

• World Standard Services: Ensure that the clinic’s services meet global standards. Their treatment methods and equipment will give you an idea about their quality. Working with those who prefer current treatment methods will be beneficial for you.
• Personalized Treatment Procedures: The treatment procedures should be completely personalized, ensuring an efficient treatment process and allowing patients to achieve desired results.
• Support and Information Throughout the Operation: It’s important to work with experts who will support and inform the patient at every step of the process.
• Patient Reviews and Experiences: Reviews and experiences of people who have previously received services from the same clinic, available on websites and social media platforms, can serve as a reference.

Our clinic in Istanbul’s prime location awaits you with VIP-level services. We offer services in many languages including English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian, German, and Italian, allowing us to guide patients from all over the world through their transformation processes.

The maxillofacial surgery cost can vary depending on several factors such as the complexity of the treatment, the methods used, the surgeon’s experience, and the clinic’s standards.

At the Istanbul-based Hospitaprime clinic, the maxillofacial surgery cost is determined based on the individual situation and needs of the patient. After a detailed examination, patients are informed about the treatment plan and cost.

Since treatment conditions and duration can vary specifically, you can get more information through the contact address on our website.

One particular subspecialty in dentistry involves maxillofacial surgery. Surgery is needed to cure diseases, injuries, and unintended issues that have happened in the mouth, jawline or any side of the face. The profession of oral and maxillofacial specialists is one and the same. Both oral and maxillofacial surgery are included in training. On the other hand, some surgeons prefer to operate primarily in hospitals, while others restrict their practice to working with dental surgeons or doing workplace procedures.

Maxillofacial surgeons are highly skilled professionals who identify and handle issues related to:

• Tissues and bone of the bottom of your jaw and face (maxillofacial region).
• The upper part of the mouth
• Teeth.

Your healthcare practitioner (primary care physician or dentist) will recommend you to an orthopedic surgeon who may need maxillofacial surgery.

Bichectomy

A bichectomy is a surgical treatment that involves the partial removal of mouth fat. As a result, the bottom third of the face can be seen to have less volume, and the angulations or curves of the face can be clearly defined, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing face. However, the operation is linked to a number of risks that could present serious issues following delivery due to the surgical method used.

Chin, Cheek, and Jaw Implants

The chin seems depressed and frequently seems to fade into the neck region. Implants may enhance the chin’s size and define it to give the face a more harmonious way of seeing. The lower face can be made wider and the distinction between the jaw and neck can be enhanced with the use of chin implants. The incision is typically made below the lip, similar to the jaw implant. Nonetheless, cheek augmentation, sometimes referred to as lip implants, may help redefine the protrusion from cheekbones to give flattened cheeks more body. Because they offer lift and volume, implants offer a person an appearance that is younger.