Oral and maxillofacial surgery in Las Arenas, Getxo

What is maxillofacial surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery is a medical and surgical specialty focused ondetect and correct defects in the facial structure. The maxillofacial surgeon evaluates and treats areas such as mouth, teeth, maxillary bone and jawbone, head, neck and face. This professional surgically addresses developmental defects, injuries and diseases, seeking both facial aesthetics and the harmony and functional health of its parts.

Although Dental-relatedThis specialty requires a surgeon specialized in oral and maxillofacial surgery. May correct abnormalities and complications in children and adults, the intervention of a pediatric surgeon is necessary for children and adolescents.

Medical excellence for your mouth and face in Getxo

Maxillofacial surgery is a medical-surgical specialty that goes a step beyond dentistry. In our Getxo clinic, we are dedicated to solving cases that require a higher level of specialization.

What's different about Getxo?

- Integral Medical Vision: We treat pathologies that affect the mouth, face and neck, not just the teeth.

- Expert surgery: We solve complex cases (lack of bone, cysts, deformities) that other clinics cannot assume.

-Technology and Safety: We have facilities prepared in Getxo to carry out interventions with the maximum health guarantees.

Maxillofacial treatments we perform in Getxo

Extraction of wisdom teeth Getxo

It is the most demanded intervention in our Getxo consultation. We perform quick, safe and optimized extractions.

-cordal extraction (wisdom teeth): Specialists in teeth included, impacted or close to the nerve.

- Maxillary cysts: Elimination of lesions in the jaw bones.

-Canines included: Surgery to help lower teeth that have not come out (phenestration).

Orthonagtic surgery

This branch of maxillofacial surgery ccauses defects in the alignment of the maxillary bones, both higher and lower. Common problems include position, inadequate shape or size of these bones, which cause incorrect dental occlusion. A dentist may detect abnormal bone growths during a consultation, which may hindering chewing and affecting facial appearance. Correcting these anomalies surgically requires teamwork between the maxillofacial surgeon and dental experts.

If your bones don't fit well, your health and aesthetics will suffer. We perform orthognathic surgery in Getxo to correct the position of the maxilla and jaw.

-Solution for prognatism (prominent jaw) or retrognatia (backward chin).

- Radical improvement of facial aesthetics, breathing (sleep apnea) and chewing.

Periodontal surgery

The periodontal diseases can cause serious problems in the oral cavity and, in some cases, require surgical intervention. Periodontal surgery may be complemented by dental treatment. These minimally invasive interventions seek to clean, remodel and regenerate periodontal areas that do not respond to initial treatment. They may include actions such as creating access to treat calculus and dental plaque or remodeling the damaged bone from the disease. Each case is addressed jointly by the surgeon and dentist. 

Advanced Implantology and Bone Lack

Have you been told that you “have no bone” to put implants on? As maxillofacial surgeons, we have the solution.

- Complex Dental implants: Teeth replacement with cutting edge techniques.

- Bone regeneration: Bone grafts and maxillary sinus elevation to create a solid base.

- Cygomatic implants: The definitive alternative for patients with severe upper maxillary atrophy.

Treatment of ATM in Getxo

Temporomandibular joint

Many patients in Getxo come to us with ear pain, snaps when opening their mouth or severe bruxism. We diagnose and treat problems with the joint of the jaw to eliminate chronic pain.

Maxillofacial surgery without pain in Getxo

We know that fear of pain is the main barrier for many patients. Therefore, we have positioned ourselves as referents in surgical comfort.

We offer Intravenous sedation supervised by anesthesiologists at our Getxo facility. This allows you to be in a state of total relaxation (“half asleep”) during implant surgery or extractions. You will feel nothing, you will lose track of time and leave the clinic calmly and without trauma.

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What's the difference between a dentist and a maxillofacial surgeon?

The maxillofacial surgeon is a specialist doctor with comprehensive hospital training in head and neck surgery. In Getxo, we are the specialists who come to patients (and derive dentists) for complex surgeries, bone problems, oral tumors or facial deformities that a general dentist does not treat.

I'm so afraid of the dentist, what choices do I have?

It is very common. In our Getxo clinic we offer conscious sedation. It is the best option for patients with anxiety or odontophobia. You will be monitored and relaxed at all times, turning a stressful experience into something very bearable.

Is surgery painful?

We use powerful local anesthesia and, if you prefer, conscious sedation. Postoperative therapy usually involves discomfort that is perfectly controlled with the medication prescribed.

How is recovery after removing the wisdom teeth?

It is one of the most common doubts in our consultation. Faster than people fear.

• First 24-48 hours: It is normal to notice swelling in the cheek and slight discomfort. We recommend applying local ice and a soft and cold diet.
• Days 3-4: Low inflammation and most of our patients in Getxo resume their normal life (studies or work).
• Key: It is vital not to smoke and follow our hygiene guidelines for perfect healing.

What is the postoperative status of complex maxillofacial surgery?

It depends on the surgery. In major surgeries (such as orthognathica), recovery requires a little more patience:

• The facial inflammation is normal and reaches its peak at 48 hours.
• You must follow one soft diet for a few weeks while the bones are consolidated.
• The pain is very manageable with painkillers.
• Generally, we recommend some 2 weeks rest before returning to work or intense activity. At our clinic we will provide you with a personalized guide and we will be looking forward to your evolution day by day.

Maxillofacial surgery in Getxo