Timothy
M. Lawrence
The
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are
the surgical specialists of the dental
profession. Their surgical expertise
and thorough understanding of both
aesthetics and function uniquely
qualify them to diagnose, treat and
manage the conditions, defects, injuries,
and the aesthetic aspects of the
mouth, teeth, jaws and face.
Patients
who visit their family dentist or
primary care provider with complaints
of pain or dysfunction in the oral
and maxillofacial region are often
referred to an oral and maxillofacial
surgeon for help. This patient information
pamphlet discusses the role of the
oral and maxillofacial surgeon on
your healthcare team and some of
the many services provided in the
oral and maxillofacial surgery office.
For
more information regarding the training
and scope of oral and maxillofacial
surgery visit this informative site
provided by the
American
Association of Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgeons.