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Maxillofacial surgery in Ansoáin
Mouth and jaw concerns need an assessment that looks beyond an individual tooth. At Dental Divina Pastora in Ansoáin, we help you navigate your maxillofacial enquiry and understand the next steps.
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ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGEAIMAssess the mouth and jaws
TECHNIQUEIndividual diagnosis and plan
PLAN AND DURATIONBased on your diagnosis
KEY CAREReview your progress
UNDERSTAND BEFORE DECIDING
What does it involve?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a medical and surgical specialty dealing with the mouth, jaws and structures of the face. It covers a wide range of conditions, from certain impacted teeth to lesions or bone changes requiring specific investigation. A maxillofacial consultation does not necessarily mean you need an operation: the outcome may be monitoring, conservative treatment, further tests or coordination with other professionals. The diagnosis determines the indication and appropriate care setting.
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YOUR CASE IS UNIQUE
Is it right for you?
An assessment may help if you have been referred for specialist advice, have a difficult wisdom tooth, a jaw abnormality or persistent jaw symptoms. A lump or a lesion that does not heal also deserves professional review. Difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly increasing swelling or a significant injury needs urgent attention rather than waiting for an online request.
Suitability, alternatives and possible risks are always assessed during a consultation.
A plan you can understand.
Consultation and examination
We listen to your concerns and review your history, symptoms and previous investigations. Explain when the problem started and how it has changed.
Diagnosis and alternatives
The need for further tests and the available options are considered. The indication, risks and any need to coordinate care with another centre are explained.
Planning and follow-up
If treatment is proposed, its stages, preparation, cost estimate and reviews are clarified. Recovery is tailored to the procedure and your progress.
Aftercare and points to consider
Do not self-medicate or stop anticoagulants yourself. After a procedure, follow the cleaning, eating and activity instructions you receive. Persistent bleeding, fever or significant deterioration needs advice. Seek urgent help and call 112 if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
A maxillofacial assessment that considers the whole picture
Impacted teeth and dentoalveolar surgery
An impacted wisdom tooth or a tooth that does not erupt may need assessment of its position and relationship to nearby structures. Removal is not automatic: symptoms, surgical risks and the possibility of monitoring are considered together. Investigations are requested when they provide useful information for a decision.
Lesions of the mouth and jaws
Persistent lesions need examination to help establish their cause. Some require additional tests or analysis of a sample, while others are managed differently. A photograph cannot distinguish every condition. Mention changes in size, bleeding or failure to heal when requesting an appointment.
The jaw and temporomandibular joint
Pain when chewing, locking and restricted opening can have different causes. Assessment considers jaw function alongside muscles, joints and habits. Many conditions are initially managed conservatively; an isolated click is not, on its own, an indication for surgery.
Bone, implants and coordinated planning
Where bone is limited or anatomy is complex, the goal of rehabilitation should be considered before choosing a technique. Surgical assessment and planning the future restoration need to fit together. Ask about alternatives, necessary investigations and the stages proposed for your particular situation.
Care in a clinic and care requiring another setting
The specialty includes procedures with very different requirements. Some can be performed as outpatient care; others need hospital facilities because of their complexity or the patient's health. The treatment setting is determined following diagnosis. Requesting an assessment does not mean that every procedure within the specialty is performed at our clinic.
Preparing for your visit to Calle Loza, 4
Bring reports, available X-rays and a medication list. If another professional has referred you, bring the reason for referral. Contact Dental Divina Pastora in Ansoáin by phone or form to arrange the assessment and discuss documentation, treatment stages and follow-up.
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These questions can help you discuss Maxillofacial surgery during your visit. Bring your questions and any information about previous treatment that you have available.
Location, opening hours and contact ↗Questions worth asking
- What diagnosis explains my symptoms, and which tests do I need?
- Are there alternatives to surgery, and what would monitoring involve?
- Where would treatment take place, and how would recovery and reviews be arranged?
An examination helps clarify the options, stages and cost estimate for your case.
CLEAR ANSWERSYour questions,
Your questions,
clearly answered.
Information to help you feel more at ease before your appointment.
01How do oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery differ?
Oral surgery focuses on procedures in the mouth. Oral and maxillofacial surgery has a broader scope, including the jaws and facial structures. The fields overlap and care is organised around the problem.
02Does a maxillofacial consultation mean I need surgery?
No. The consultation is used to investigate the problem. Depending on the findings, the outcome may be observation, conservative treatment, further tests or a surgical proposal.
03Are impacted wisdom teeth assessed?
Yes, they are part of dentoalveolar care. Their position, symptoms and surrounding structures are considered. Not every wisdom tooth needs removal, and benefits and risks are weighed individually.
04Can it help with jaw pain or locking?
It can form part of the assessment of jaw and temporomandibular joint problems. Treatment depends on the cause; many conditions do not need surgery.
05What should I do about a persistent ulcer or lump?
Arrange a professional examination and explain how it has developed. A picture or telephone description cannot always establish the cause. Seek urgent care if there is also rapid swelling or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
06Do I always need a CT or 3D scan?
No. Examination findings and existing investigations are reviewed first. Imaging is recommended when it can provide information needed for diagnosis or planning, rather than as a routine requirement.
07What anaesthesia is used?
It depends on the procedure and your medical circumstances. Some operations use local anaesthesia; others need different anaesthetic planning and sometimes another care setting.
08Are all procedures performed in Ansoáin?
The setting is agreed after assessment. If hospital facilities or other specialist care are needed, the coordination or referral will be explained. Not every operation can be undertaken in a dental clinic.
09How long does recovery take?
It varies considerably with the diagnosis, procedure and your health. Ask about rest, food, activity and reviews before treatment; there is no single recovery time for all maxillofacial surgery.
10Can I bring reports from another centre?
Yes. Bring any reports and images you have, together with your medication list. They may help explain the case and determine whether further tests are needed.
11Will I receive a cost estimate before an operation?
Once the proposal is defined, its stages and costs are clarified. Ask what the estimate includes and how tests or care at another centre would be arranged if necessary.
12How do I request a maxillofacial assessment?
Contact Dental Divina Pastora on 948 38 38 41 or use the form. Our clinic is at Calle Loza, 4, Ansoáin. Explain your concern and we will confirm the arrangements for your visit.
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