Did you know that some health problems, such as joint pain, snoring or dry mouth can be solved by consulting a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery?
The priority is you! In our clinic in Barcelona we have a team of well established doctors, who have extensive experience in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Oral Surgery
This surgery, which is a specialty immersed in oral and maxillofacial surgery, treats all medical and surgical problems that appear in the mouth and that are related to the teeth, as well as the bone of the maxilla and mandible, in addition to the rest of the elements of the oral cavity such as the tongue, cheeks, palate and lips.
Within oral surgery, in our clinic in Barcelona, we include the following procedures.
Dento-alveolar surgery
It is the surgery of the teeth included in the jaws that cause pain, alterations in the eruption of the teeth, maxillary or mandibular cysts, etc.
The most frequent surgery in this field is the extraction of third molars, better known as “wisdom teeth”.
Orthognathic and Aesthetic Surgery of the Facial Skeleton
Orthognathic surgery consists of the correction of jaw bone deformities, which imply a facial deformity and a problem in the occlusion of the teeth.
This surgery is part of a functional bite treatment with orthodontics or dental aligners.
One of the main objectives of orthognathic surgery is to achieve an aesthetic result, both at smile and facial level.
In addition, we can perform other facial surgery treatments such as rhinoplasty, cheek augmentation, chin surgery or mentoplasty, as well as facial fillers.
To perform orthognathic surgery it is necessary to make a diagnostic study and plan both the orthodontics and the surgery itself.
The team of specialists in orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery formed by Dr. Alberto Canábez with Drs. Ramón Sieira and Marc Espino, have extensive experience that pursues excellence and maximum precision in all their work.
Maxillofacial Surgery
Within the specialty of maxillofacial surgery, in our clinic in Barcelona, we carry out these treatments.
Dental Implants and Edentulous Rehabilitation
Teeth lost due to any cause can be rehabilitated by means of dental implants. This is a technique in which the oral and maxillofacial surgeons at our Barcelona clinic are specialists.
We are experts in bone regeneration when necessary, and we use minimally invasive procedures. Among these are some processes such as sinus lifts or guided bone regeneration of the jaw bone.
In situations where it is necessary to replace teeth in more aesthetic areas such as incisors, or the entire upper or lower area, we can perform a rehabilitation with the placement of the prosthesis in the same procedure. This is known as immediate loading, or to put it more colloquially, we remove the pieces that are bad, and we place the implants and the teeth in the same process.
Surgical Assistance to Orthodontic Treatments
Nowadays, orthodontics has evolved towards simpler and faster treatments, thanks to the collaboration between maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics.
At Clínicas Den we have a team of specialists in orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery who can offer you a shorter and minimally invasive orthodontic treatment.
Among the procedures we offer, associated with orthodontic treatment and invisible dental aligners, are corticotomies and the placement of anchorage elements that greatly facilitate dental movements and help achieve treatment goals in a short period of time.
These surgeries performed by our maxillofacial surgeons are performed under local anesthesia, cause minimal swelling and the subsequent recovery is very good.
Dr. Ramón Sieira – Maxillofacial Surgeon
Temporo-Mandibular Joint or TMJ
The articulation of the jaw with the skull requires a multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment plan. It involves dentists, orthodontists, physiotherapists and, if necessary, a maxillofacial surgeon.
Our maxillofacial surgeons are specialists in the surgical treatment of skeletal problems that can cause pain and complications in the temporomandibular joint (or TMJ).
All patients who come to our clinic in Barcelona with these problems are evaluated by our team of specialists led by Dr. Alberto Canábez and if there is a facial component, also by specialists in maxillofacial surgery Dr. Ramón Sieira and Dr. Marc Espino.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
What is oral and maxillofacial surgery?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a medical and surgical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the mouth, teeth, jawbones (upper and lower), face, and neck.
This type of surgery combines knowledge of dentistry and medicine and is indicated for cases such as:
- Complex tooth extractions (such as impacted wisdom teeth).
- Placement of dental implants.
- Bone regeneration and maxillary sinus lift.
- Orthognathic surgery (to correct bite and jaw problems).
- Treatment of cysts, tumors, or facial trauma.
- Functional disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
In short, it is a key specialty for treating complex problems that go beyond general dentistry and require a more technical and surgical approach.
When should a wisdom tooth be extracted?
There are some specific situations that are a clear indicator to extract wisdom teeth. Conditions such as infection of the tooth itself, inflammation of the gum that surrounds it or pain in the jaw are clear symptoms that usually lead surgeons to decide to remove it.
What is a corticotomy and what is it used for?
A corticotomy is a small surgical cut in the maxilla or mandible that accelerates tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.
By gently intervening on the outer part of the bone, a natural process called the “Regional Accelerator Phenomenon” (RAP) is activated, which promotes faster bone regeneration and temporarily reduces bone density.
Therefore, thanks to this effect, teeth can move slightly faster, shortening the overall orthodontic treatment time by several months.
This small surgery, which is strategically planned and performed to shorten treatment time, is used in both invisible orthodontics (with clear aligners) and traditional orthodontics (with metal braces).
How can I detect temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction?
Bruxism, or involuntary teeth grinding, limitation when opening the mouth or even a headache can be symptoms that point to a dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint.
What pathologies are treated with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
Within dentistry, the maxillofacial surgeon is the one who performs from a tooth extraction or dental implants, to surgeries more related to oral aesthetics. The range of diseases that can be treated by a surgeon includes facial trauma, cleft lip, salivary gland pathologies, palate problems and tumors, among others.
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