Maxillofacial surgery

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Surgical specialty
gptkbp:field Dentistry
Medicine
gptkbp:focusesOn Diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the head, neck, face, jaws, and oral cavity
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:American_Association_of_Oral_and_Maxillofacial_Surgeons
gptkb:British_Association_of_Oral_and_Maxillofacial_Surgeons
gptkb:International_Association_of_Oral_and_Maxillofacial_Surgeons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Maxillofacial surgery
gptkbp:includesProcedure TMJ surgery
Cleft lip and palate surgery
Dental implant surgery
Facial trauma surgery
Oncologic surgery
Orthognathic surgery
Reconstructive surgery
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Sir_Archibald_McIndoe
gptkb:Varaztad_Kazanjian
gptkb:Harold_Gillies
gptkbp:originatedIn Early 20th century
gptkbp:performedBy Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:General_Medical_Council_(UK)
gptkb:American_Dental_Association
gptkb:Royal_College_of_Surgeons
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Otolaryngology
Plastic surgery
Craniofacial surgery
gptkbp:specialty Craniofacial surgery
Facial aesthetic surgery
Head and neck oncology
Reconstructive microsurgery
Trauma surgery
gptkbp:technique 3D imaging and planning
Bone grafting
Endoscopic surgery
Laser surgery
Microvascular surgery
gptkbp:trainer Medical degree
Dental degree
Residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery
gptkbp:usedFor Correction of congenital facial deformities
Dental extractions
Facial cosmetic surgery
Jaw reconstruction
Management of oral cancers
Removal of tumors in the head and neck
Treatment of facial trauma
Treatment of infections in the head and neck
Treatment of salivary gland diseases
Treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Head
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5