Oral and maxillofacial surgeons specialize in surgery in the face, head, the hard and soft tissue within the mouth, and maxillofacial areas of a patient. Maxillofacial surgeons specialize in surgery pertaining to the jaw such as the reconstruction of damaged jawbones. Oral and maxillofacial surgeries are used to treat a wide range of diseases, disorders, and injuries. Surgeons are often dentists that have undergone further education and surgical training to meet the requirements of an oral or maxillofacial surgeon.
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