Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Treatments and Services

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS) are surgical specialists who treat all kinds of pathology, defects and injuries to the head, face, jaws and teeth.

Treatment and Services

  • Benign Tumors

  • Bone necrosis (from drugs)

  • Botox Treatment (Medical)

  • Cleft Lip and Palate

    This information is provided as background for parents who are seeking care for children with cleft lip and palate. You are encouraged to ask any questions you may have when you see the doctor or a member of our staff.

  • Congenital (birth) disease

  • Craniofacial anomalies

  • Cranomaxillofacial Trauma

  • Cysts

  • Dental Implants

  • Dento-alveolar Surgery

    Procedures to treat diseases and conditions of the teeth as well as soft and hard tissue surrounding the teeth.

  • Dentistry

    Our comprehensive multi-specialty practice provides all your family's dental needs under one roof.

  • Giant Cell Tumors of the Jaw

    Mass General has an innovative treatment program for this benign yet aggressive tumor that is less radical and experiences better outcomes than traditional radical treatments.

  • Inflammatory Jaw Disease (MRONJ, Osteomyelitis, Necrosis)

  • Maxillofacial Trauma

    Maxillofacial trauma includes injury to the face and jaw resulting most commonly from sports, accidents or violence.

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

    OMFS specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital are leading the field in bringing the benefits of minimally invasive surgical techniques to the oral and maxillofacial region.

  • Myofacial Disorders

  • Nerve Repair

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Alignment)

  • Orofacial Pain

    The OMFS Care Center maintains dedicated pain management specialists to help patients with chronic pain manage their symptoms within as part of their daily lives.

  • Pathology of Head/Neck and Jaws

  • Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery works very closely with MassGeneral for Children.

  • Rare Jaw Tumors

  • Salivary Gland Disease

  • Temporomandibular Disorders

  • Traumatic Injuries

  • Tumors

Tests and Procedures

  • Athroscopy

  • Bone Grafts

  • Bone Reconstruction

  • Dental Implants

    Dental implants allow permanent, stable replacement of teeth lost to accident, injury or disease.

  • Distraction Osteogensis

    A minimally-invasive treatment for patients with facial deformities involving the gradual lengthening of bone using a "distractor".

  • Endoscopy (minimally invasive jaw) reconstruction

  • Endoscopy for salivary gland stones

  • Extraction of teeth

  • Giant Cell Tumors of the Jaw

  • Impacted Teeth

  • Impacted Wisdom Teeth

  • Intravenous Sedation

    Your doctor may recommend IV sedation for your comfort during your procedure. This is performed safely in our outpatient care center.

  • Jaw Alignment Surgery for Bite Reconstruction

  • Jaw Tumors

  • Minimally Invasive Alternative Therapies/Surgeries

  • Medical Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)

  • Orthognathic Surgery

    Corrective surgery of upper or lower jaw to correct bite, injury or deformity.

  • Removal of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

    Surgical removal of impacted, diseased or symptomatic third molars.

  • Sialoendoscopy

  • Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

    Known as "TMJ" this disorder may be the result of many complex causes.

  • Trauma Repair

  • Wisdom Tooth Extractions