18/03/2025
Orthognathic surgery is primarily known for correcting functional jaw and dental alignment problems. However, one of its lesser-mentioned benefits is its ability to directly influence facial aesthetics and prevent some of the signs of aging. At the Maxillofacial Institute, we believe that proper facial alignment not only improves the smile but can also have a...
11/07/2023
Condylectomy is a surgery in which the mandibular condyle (the part of the jaw that articulates with the skull at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)) is partially or completely removed. It is performed to treat problems such as: recurrent dislocation of the jaw TMJ ankylosis (partial reduction of jaw movements or complete immobility of the jaw)...
28/06/2021
Gender dysphoria is defined as a discordance between gender identity and biological or assigned sex at birth, with which affected people do not identify or feel as their own. This discordance can have devastating effects on mental health, which is why the surgical processes of sex reassignment are of great importance. In the maxillofacial area,...
24/09/2020
Every surgical procedure generates certain nervousness and stress in the patient, which is why the performance of adequate sedation is essential and necessary for the patient and for the correct development of the surgery. Within the specialty of Maxillofacial Surgery there are different types of medium complexity interventions that can be performed on an outpatient...
