Differences between the Maxillofacial Surgeon and Dentist

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Orthognathic Surgery

Differences between the Maxillofacial Surgeon and Dentist

Unlike a dentist, who can be defined as a doctor of the oral cavity, graduates in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery have surgical and dental history, and are especially qualified to perform cosmetic procedures that include not only the teeth, but the functional and aesthetic aspects of the entire mouth, face, jaws and...

What is Moebius syndrome?

Moebius Syndrome is a congenital disease considered rare (with 1 in every 120,000 live births in our country) which most visible manifestations are a "mask face", that is, a expressionless face due to the paralysis of the nerves that give movement to the muscles that control mimicry and expression (forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, lips ...), and...

New surgical technique to improve the contour of jaw and neck

Professor Hernández Alfaro, Dr. Adaia Valls, and their research team have published in the prestigious Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery a new surgical technique to improve the contour of the jaw and produce a rejuvenating effect on the neck area In humans, the normal aging process involves a visible, gradual sagging of the area...

Top 9 essentials for your postoperative recovery

It is important to prepare well when going through orthognathic surgery. Taking time to get and prepare certain things before your operation will be something that you will really thank yourself while you are convalescing. During the first month after surgery you will need some specific care, which you will gradually stop needing depending on...