ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY

Cancers and Benign Conditions

Abnormalities in the face, neck and jaws, referred to as oral and maxillofacial pathology, have the potential to be cancerous and should be examined as soon as they are noticed. These abnormalities may arise for a number of different reasons but are most commonly due to congenital conditions, infection, soft-tissue growths and autoimmune conditions.

Detecting these conditions early is the most important thing, as cancerous growths can be very dangerous, especially when not diagnosed early.

What is the difference between cancerous and benign conditions?

  • The difference between cancerous (malignant) and benign conditions is that whereas cancerous abnormalities will invade surrounding tissue and spread to other areas of the body, benign abnormalities will not.

  • As all abnormalities can be dangerous, they must be examined and diagnosed as soon as possible to achieve the best outcome

Dr. Garg and the team at TOMIS have extensive experience in surgical management of pathological conditions.

If you have any concerns or have obtained a referral to be seen by an oral surgeon, contact us to book your consult at (03) 6169 2129

 

CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY

Craniofacial surgery involves treatment of complex facial and skull conditions that can result from congenital conditions, trauma and tumours.

Craniofacial surgery usually involves multidisciplinary teams that may include Plastic Surgeons, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Ophthalmologists, ENT Surgeons, Paediatric dentists, Orthodontists, Paediatricians and Geneticists.

The surgeons who work in Craniofacial Teams have additional specialist training and experience in paediatric and cranio-maxillofacial surgery.