Reconstructive Surgery

Overview

Restoring form and function of the jaws and face after trauma, disease or previous surgery.

Every recommendation follows an individual assessment of your concerns, anatomy and goals. The sections below explain how this treatment is typically diagnosed, planned and carried out.

Who May Benefit

• Patients referred by a dentist, orthodontist or physician for specialist surgical care
• Patients with injuries, cysts, tumours or other conditions of the jaws and face
• Patients requiring reconstruction following trauma or disease

Conditions Treated

• Jaw defects
• Post-traumatic deformity
• Post-resection defects

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on clinical examination and appropriate imaging, often CBCT or CT, and where needed a biopsy to confirm the nature of a lesion.

Treatment Planning

Plans are tailored to the diagnosis and may involve collaboration with other specialists. The balance between treating the condition and preserving function and appearance is central to planning.

Virtual Planning

Surgical Overview

Reconstruction may use bone grafts, vascularised tissue transfer or patient-specific implants, frequently planned with 3D technology.

Recovery

Recovery ranges from a few days after routine minor oral surgery to several weeks after major reconstructive surgery. Follow-up may include monitoring imaging.

Risks & Considerations

All surgery carries risk. Potential risks are discussed in detail during consultation, and may include:

• Swelling and discomfort
• Bleeding or infection
• Altered sensation
• Recurrence of some lesions
• Risks associated with anaesthesia

Frequently Asked Questions