Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Consultation Zamalek

Cysts and Tumors The oral cavity and jaw bones are affected by a great number of different cysts and tumors. Management of such cysts or tumors range from simple excision to more aggressive surgical procedures. It is advisable to consult us if you notice any of the following:-A lump or swelling inside your oral cavity or affecting your cheek.-Constant pain for no obvious reason.-Sudden or progressive looseness of some teeth.-Numbness of your lip or tongue. If needed, our oral and maxillofacial surgeon will take part of that abnormal tissue and send it for histological analysis to specifically identify its type and then discuss with you the possible treatment modalities. It is always better to suspect and manage such pathological conditions as early as possible. Jaw Deformities If you ever notice that your teeth, jaw bones or face are asymmetric or mismatching; or if you have problems chewing and speaking because of your misaligned teeth or jaws; please consult our clinic. Our specialized team of orthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons will work out a full evaluation of your situation to formulate a treatment plan that fulfils your needs. Whenever possible, we try to solve the problem by simple orthodontic measures i.e. brackets and wires, but in some cases surgical intervention is a must to achieve the ultimate results. Facial and Jaw Fractures Facial and jaw bones as well as teeth may sustain fractures due to trauma or accidents. Please consult our clinic if you received any kind of trauma to the face and you have any of the following signs or symptoms:-Pain at the site of trauma.-Any facial or oral cavity lacerations.-Bruises or swelling at the site of trauma.-Inability to bite your teeth properly.-Difficulty opening or closing your jaw.-Facial disfigurement. Clinical and radiographic examination performed by our maxillofacial surgeon will i

What are wisdom teeth?These are the most back teeth in your jaws. They are the last teeth to erupt and there is one in each side of both the upper and lower jaws, so that makes them a total of 4 wisdom teeth. What are impacted wisdom teeth?It is not uncommon for one or more of your wisdom teeth to be missing, they either have not developed at all or that they have not got enough space to erupt in their place and so are still inside the jaw bones, this is when we call them "impacted". Impacted teeth lost their potential to erupt due to different reasons such as:-Insufficient space in the dental arch.-Improper alignment.-Tough jaw bones or gums that are difficult for the tooth to penetrate.Can impacted teeth cause any problems?Impacted teeth can reside harmlessly inside the jaw bones for variable periods of time and can at one point or another start to cause any of the problems below:-Inflammation of the overlying gums:This is what we call "pericoronitis" and it is particularly true when the tooth is partially covered by the gums. Food and bacteria start gathering beneath the gums causing pain and inflammation. The pain is of the cyclic type with typical episodes of remission and exacerbation; it is of the "on and off" type.-Tooth decay of the impacted or adjacent teeth:Being inaccessible for tooth brushing, food may accumulate between impacted teeth and their adjacent ones starting a process of tooth decay.-Referred pain:As a source of chronic deep pain input, impacted wisdom teeth can cause jaw, muscle and temporomandibular joint pain (TMD). Pain can also be referred other nearby structures such as the ears or teeth in the same or opposing jaw.-Pathological lesions:In some cases, cysts may start to form around impacted teeth destroying the surrounding bone. Such cysts can remain unnoticed till they reach large sizes and start threatening vital structures su