What is Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery?
The Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery is a department affiliated with the clinical sciences of the Faculty of Dentistry. In addition to faculty members, the department includes specialist physicians, dentists in specialization training, intern dentists, anesthesia technicians, nurses, and support staff.
Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery is a medical field that performs the medical and surgical treatment of congenital and acquired diseases of the soft and hard tissues of the mouth, jaw and facial regions, as well as aesthetic, functional and phonetic problems caused by infectious, traumatic and all types of pathological conditions.
What problems does Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery deal with?
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Extraction of impacted, complicated or erupted teeth,
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Medical and surgical treatment of all types of infections in the mouth, jaw and facial region,
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Surgical treatment of cystic and tumoral formations in the jaws,
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Treatment of soft tissue diseases of the oral region,
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Diagnosis of systemic diseases manifesting symptoms in the mouth, jaw and facial region and referral to relevant medical specialties when necessary,
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Treatment of odontogenic intraosseous lesions (Apical Resection),
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Treatment of fractures occurring in the jaw and facial region,
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Surgical correction of soft and hard tissues prior to the construction of dental prostheses,
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Medical and surgical treatment of jaw and facial pain,
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Medical and surgical treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders,
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Treatment of cleft lip and palate,
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Medical and surgical treatment of salivary gland diseases,
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Diagnosis and treatment of maxillary sinus pathologies related to teeth and jaws,
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Surgical correction of deformities causing aesthetic and functional problems in the mouth, jaw and facial region (Orthognathic surgery),
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Treatment of jawbone necrosis caused by medications and radiotherapy administered during cancer treatment,
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Dental implant procedures,
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Surgical correction of soft and hard tissue deficiencies for dental implant procedures.
Local anesthesia (limited numbing) is sufficient for many intraoral surgical procedures. However, general anesthesia is required for extensive surgical interventions in the mouth, jaw and facial regions. Additionally, general anesthesia or sedation may be necessary for patients who cannot be treated under local anesthesia due to dental phobia, gag reflex, pediatric conditions, or physical and mental disabilities. These procedures can be performed in our faculty hospital.
OUR PHYSICIANS
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NAME & SURNAME |
DEPARTMENT |
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION |
Prof. Dr. Behçet EROL
| Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery | Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kağan DEĞERLİYURT
| Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery | Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Prof. Dr. Fatih Mehmet Çoşkunses
| Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
| Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Prof. Dr. Sercan KÜÇÜKKURT
| Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery | Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elçin BEDELOĞLU |
Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery | Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra YÜCE
| Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
| Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Funda GÖKER
| Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery | Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nıma MOHARAMNEJAD
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Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
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