Diagnosis and treatment of disorders, injuries and deformities of the face, jaw and neck; examination of jaw misalignment, to improve jaw function and bite aesthetics; treatment of facial injuries – treatment of fractures of facial and jaw bones and soft-tissue injuries after trauma; reconstructive minor procedures – tissue restoration after injury, surgery or congenital deformities such as cleft lip and palate; temporomandibular joint disorders – treatment of jaw joint dysfunctions causing pain and difficulty chewing; oral pathology – diagnosis and conservative treatment of tumours, cysts and other changes in the mouth and jaw; maxillofacial surgeons often work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with dentists, orthodontists, otolaryngologists and plastic surgeons to provide the best possible care for patients.
