Maxillofacial surgery is an operation performed by a highly trained dental surgeon. A variety of maxillofacial procedures can treat diseases, fix injuries or correct defects in your face, jaw or mouth. As with any operation, maxillofacial surgery has certain risks. But the procedures help many reduce pain, fix deformities and restore function. Maxillofacial surgeons are advanced specialists who diagnose and treat problems with:

1. Bones and tissues of your jaw and lower face (maxillofacial area).

2. Roof of your mouth (palate).

3. Teeth.

Maxillofacial surgery is performed to:

1. Improve jaw function.

2. Relieve pain.