FAQs
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a medical and dental surgical speciality that deals with treating disorders and defects of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and face.
An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a specialist surgeon who has completed a dental and medical degree, in addition to at least six years of surgical training. Before being registered as a specialist with the Medical and Dental Boards of Australia, there is an extensive examination and assessment process, leading to the award of a surgical fellowship.
You will be provided with a quote for surgery after your consultation. If you are in a health fund, you may be entitled to a rebate.
It is possible to be put to sleep for your surgical procedure. The options are usually a general anesthetic or intravenous sedation. Your surgeon will discuss the options with you.
If you are going to be awake (local anesthesia) it can be performed at the Liverpool, Narellan, or Wollongong office. If you are having treatment under intravenous sedation, it will need to be performed at Narellan or Liverpool. If you are having a general anesthetic, it will be performed at a local accredited private hospital. Your surgeon will discuss the options with you.
See More FAQs About Specific Procedures
At Oral Facial & Implant Surgery, we offer a variety of procedures. For more in-depth answers to frequently asked questions, we invite you to explore our specific procedure pages below.
