When the wisdom teeth are not aligned and affect the adjacent teeth, nerves of the bone jaws, removal of the wisdom teeth (impacted, semi-impacted or not) is required.

Dental implants are metal screws (made out of titanium) that are permanently placed in the jaw bone. Modern dental implants are now in many cases the most appropriate treatment for the restoration of lost natural teeth or for the support of dentures.

Pathological conditions to the jaws, such as cystic lesions of the jaws, white lesions of oral mucosa as well as ulcers of oral mucosa and other conditions to the oral mucosa, the tongue and the palate, can be cured with minor surgery, after diagnosis is made and if treatment is required. The patient can go back to his/her activities right after the operation.

Sinuses are hollow spaces filled with air behind the facial bones that lead to nose cavity. Maxillary sinuses can also appear inflammations such as the Maxillary Sinusitis. This infection may be associated with both bacterial and fungal infections. The symptoms of sinusitis are headache, usually near the involved sinus, and foul-smelling nasal or pharyngeal discharge, possibly with some systemic signs of infection such as fever and weakness. There are different types of sinusitis, including chronic, acute and mild sinusitis which also have a variety of different symptoms such as facial pain, high body temperature, toothache, fatigue, blocked nose, and more. In many cases, maxillary sinusitis is randomly diagnosed after a radiographic examination and it can be of a dental etiology. A paranasal sinus tumor is a cancer that has grown inside your sinuses, the open spaces behind your nose. This tumor can begin in the cells of the membranes, bones, or nerves that line the area. Though tumor is growing until it spreads.

Pre-prosthetic surgery is that part of oral and maxillofacial surgery which restores oralfunction and facial form. This is concerned with surgical modification of the alveolar process and its surrounding structures to enable the fabrication of a well-fitting, comfortable, and esthetic dental prosthesis.

A sinus lift, sometimes referred as ‘sinus augmentation’ as well, is a surgery that adds bone to your upper jaw in the space between your molars and premolars, which is also the space between your jaw and the maxillary sinuses on either side of your nose. To make room for the bone, the sinus membrane is moved upwards, or is “lifted”. A sinus lift surgery is usually performed by a dental specialist like an oral maxillofacial surgeon or a Periodontist. In many cases, sinus lift surgery is considered as an ideal solution to enhance the upper jaw in order to accommodate special dental implants when the available bone is not sufficient.

Severe bone loss leads to a condition known as atrophic jaws. In such cases, the placement of standard dental implants is limited owing to the risk of damaging critical anatomical structures, such as nerves. When this occurs, the solution, in most cases, is bone augmentation to build bone so that dental implants can be placed. Dental bone augmentation is not uncommon and it includes a variety of procedures such as sinus lifts, bone graft procedures either using patient’s bone or processed bone and finally, manipulation of bone using an osteotome or osteotome mallet.

Biphosphonate (BP)-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) and Medical-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), are complications of biphosphonated and other medicines, reported only in the jaws, in which necrosis of bone is followed by exposure to the oral cavity.

Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. Infections can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Infections can also begin in the bone itself if an injury exposes the bone to germs. Although once considered incurable, osteomyelitis can now be successfully treated. It can be complicated due to the presence of teeth and persistent exposure to the oral environment. In many cases, surgery is required to remove areas of the bone that are no-longer alive but after surgery, strong intravenous antibiotics are typically needed for successful and complete healing. ­­

Osteoradionecrosis, is a condition where the bone becomes necrotic or/and exposed due to radiation. The bone dies because radiation damages its blood vessels. Osteoradionecrosis is a rare side effect and a serious complication that develops sometimes after radiation therapy has ended. It usually occurs in the lower jaw and can ever arise over 5 years after radiation. Usually, osteoradionecrosis is treated with conservative or surgical management

The Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) is characterized by a group of problems attributed to the dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint/s. It may adversely affect the patient’s quality of life since it hampers everyday functions like chewing, swallowing and speaking.

Arthroscopy of the Temporomandibular joints is the procedure that provides the ability to visualize the internal parts of the joints in order to locate the causes of the problems and it allows the surgeon to correct them. It is also a technology guided operation.

Maxillofacial injuries, also referred to as  ofnimally invasive of the body as the most appropriate and innovative since it is ry important for the limitation of the tumor.Facial trauma, encompass any injury to the mouth, face and jaw. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons treat injuries to the teeth, mouth, jaws and facial structures.

For the diagnosis and treatment of both inflammatory and obstructive pathology related to the ductal system, Sialendoscopy is indicated in all large glands of the body as the most appropriate and innovative treatment since it is minimally invasive.

Many cancers of the head and neck can be cured, especially if they are found early. Although, eliminating the cancer is the primary goal of treatment, preserving the function of the nearby nerves, organs and tissues is also very important. When planning treatment, we consider how treatment might affect a person’s quality of life. The surgical treatment in combination with later chemotherapy or radiotherapy is very important for the limitation of the tumor.

Orthognathic surgery corrects irregularities of the jaw bones and realigns the jaws (maxilla & mandible) and teeth so as to  improve the functionality of the Stomatognathic system and the facial aesthetics. Overall, an Orthognathic Surgery can improve your facial appearance and restore the smile on your face.

During sleep, the muscles controling the upper respiratory tract relax. If the relaxation is significant, the respiratory tract is narrowed and it causes several problems and obstructive incidents. Obstructive Sleep Apnea can be diagnosed from the first year of age up to adolescence.

Clefts are one of the most common craniofacial anomalies tha occur during birth. In Cyprus, around 15 babies with cleft lip/palate are born every year and the exact causes remain unknown. Similar are also the conditions when it comes to other craniofacial anomalies and syndromes.  The correction of the cleft/s is arranged and completed within a few months after the birth. The scars that occur, follow the natural direction of the filter of the lip and most times they become almost invisible with the passing of time.

There are several craniofacial anomalies, some of them are quite unique and rare. However, all of them have some specific morphological features, functional problems and of course their own treatment. A few of these craniofacial anomalies are: Hemifacial Microsomia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Crouzon Syndrome, Apert Syndrome, Pfeiffer Syndrome, Cranio-Frontal-Nasal Malformation, Saerthe Chotzen Syndrome, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Muenke Syndrome, Hyper/Palatal-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, Goldenhar Syndromes.