The Oral Maxillofacial Practice

ABOUT THE ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL PRACTICE

The Oral Maxillofacial Practice was established in July 2003 to provide comprehensive dental surgery services, specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery, to patients in Singapore and the region. The practice has two full-time specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr Shawn Goh Siak Shyong and Dr Eric Lye Kok Weng. They are supported by an able team of dental associates who provide necessary dental treatment ancillary to oral surgery.

The initial setup was at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Camden Medical Centre. As the practice expanded, In August 2012, our current clinic and surgical centre relocated to Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre. With growing demand for our services, our practice further expanded with the practice celebrating the launch of our second clinic back in Camden Medical Centre in April 2015.

PATIENT’S INFO

Oral maxillofacial surgery is a specialist branch of dentistry. In Singapore, an oral maxillofacial surgeon undergoes 4 years of dental education plus 3 or more years of postgraduate in-hospital surgical training. An oral maxillofacial surgery trainee spends significant time rotating through related medical fields such as otolaryngology, anaesthesiology, general surgery and plastic surgery.

Oral maxillofacial surgeons specialise in disorders of the mouth, teeth, jaws and facial structures. The scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery encompasses diagnosis, surgical and related management of various conditions such as impacted/embedded teeth (particularly wisdom teeth), misaligned jaws, facial pain and trauma, snoring/obstructive sleep apnoea and oral cancer. Working in collaboration with the restorative dentist, the oral maxillofacial surgeon also offers patients suffering from permanent tooth loss an excellent alternative to natural teeth, in the form of dental implants.

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery is an internationally recognised surgical specialty in Dentistry which deals with diseases, injuries, deformities and defects in the oral and facial region. The practice specialises in orofacial and dental surgery, which includes wisdom tooth removal and jaw surgery.

 COURSES & TRAINING PROGRAMMES

The Oral Maxillofacial Practice offers a wide range of educational courses to share our surgical knowledge and experience. Lectures and hands-on training are conducted locally and regionally.

OUR OROFACIAL & DENTAL SURGERY SERVICES

The Oral Maxillofacial Practice’s range of orofacial and dental surgery services, which include treatment for diseases and injuries that affect the head, neck, face, jaw, and teeth. Our experienced surgeons work with restorative dentists to deliver an effective and comfortable service to our patients.

• WISDOM TOOTH SURGERY 

An impacted tooth can pose serious health problems and discomfort due to pain, swelling and infection. Left untreated, it can also cause permanent damage to the surround teeth and gums. This is why wisdom tooth surgery and extraction is very common in Singapore.

• DENTAL IMPLANTS 

In a highly urbanised and fast-paced city like Singapore, having missing teeth could also be a deal breaker in landing your dream job, closing a good business agreement, or even finding your one true love. It sounds superficial, but the society gives merit to people who take care of themselves. Thankfully, there are tooth or dental implant clinics in Singapore that could help bring back your smile and self-esteem.

• JAW SURGERY IN 

Since a corrective jaw surgery can dramatically enhance a person’s appearance, it’s often thought to be a cosmetic surgery. However, a patient who undergoes for orthognathic surgery often does it for more practical reasons, such as improved speaking, breathing, or chewing.

If you’re thinking of undergoing a jaw surgery in Singapore, here are a couple of things that you should know first.

• JAW JOINT PAIN

Jaw joint pain and any facial pain can be frustrating especially if the pain includes soreness and discomfort around the area. It can be caused by a lot of factors, but usually, it is the result of the dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Symptoms may include earache, headache, and limitation of jaw opening. Patients may also complain of clicking sounds in the joint or pain on opening and closing the mouth. An oral maxillofacial surgeon can work with you to determine the most appropriate treatment.

• OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA (SNORING)

You may not be aware that you snore during sleep until your bed mate tells you. It could be normal for some but to those who repetitively snore, it’s another story. People who have a repeated snoring pattern could have a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).

Obstructive breathing patterns during sleep can range from snoring to periods of true apnoea. This can lead to fatigue, daytime sleepiness, poor work performance and even cardiovascular disorders. Oral maxillofacial surgeons work together with other medical specialists to provide treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea.

• What is ORAL PATHOLOGY?

Oral pathology is defined as any abnormal conditions that involve the oral cavity. Ulcers, growth, abnormal sensations of the mouth and cancer are all part of oral pathology.

• OROFACIAL INJURIES

Orofacial injuries are injuries sustained in the mouth and on the face. These injuries include displaced/fractured teeth, cuts in the mouth, tongue, face and bone fractures in the mouth and facial region.