|  | Oral and maxillofacial surgery involves the  treatment of various conditions, defects, injuries, and cosmetic aspects of the  teeth, mouth, jaws, and face. Common oral and maxillofacial problems  include wisdom teeth, dental implants, jaw alignment, facial pain, and  temporo-mandibular dysfunction. The specialty also encompasses the  treatment of facial fractures and post-traumatic facial reconstruction.  Oral and maxillofacial surgeons manage  patients with oral cancer, oral pathology, cysts and other oral and facial  tumours. |