Many people think of facial reconstruction only being performed on individuals involved in traumatic accidents or fires. Although these individuals benefit significantly from facial reconstruction, there are other conditions that may necessitate such a procedure, including tumor removal, or correcting

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Bone grafts Some people who need dental implants face a particular challenge if the jawbone near the implant site has deteriorated, or atrophied. Bone grafts—usually taken from inside the mouth, chin, jaw, and in extreme cases, the hip or knee—can now be used to restore the affected area of the implant

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Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation

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Because the face is such a visible feature on the human body, cuts and lacerations can have a lasting impact if not treated properly. Maxillofacial surgery is sometimes used to repair broken bones in the face. Fractured jaws are a popular candidate for maxillofacial surgery. In most cases, surgery to

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Jaw surgery, which is also called orthognathic surgery, is intended to correct unequal jaw growth. In some instances, people who have poorly aligned teeth and an improper bite may be treated by orthodontic methods (braces or other appliances). During corrective jaw surgery, the individual’s upper and/or

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