Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Working closely with ear, nose and throat and
plastic surgery, The London Clinic offers a comprehensive service
for the management of all aspects of facial deformity, including
corrective jaw surgery and major craniofacial surgery.
The London Clinic also offers a comprehensive service of major
ablative and reconstructive surgery, including free flap transfer
for mouth and facial cancer.
Facial trauma
An inclusive service for acute trauma and post-traumatic
deformity.
Head and neck surgical oncology
Our head and neck surgical oncology service includes an
outpatient and inpatient service developed to meet the needs of
patients with head and neck swellings, ulcers and abnormal mucosal
conditions including cancer and pre-cancer.
Abnormal mucosal lesions and management of oral
cancer
A number of non-invasive techniques can be used in conjunction
with clinical examination and conventional biopsy to evaluate
lesions, which usually have red or white patches and ulcers. If
malignant, the patient may be offered a full range of therapeutic
modalities based on a
multi-disciplinary model developed at the University College
Hospital. These modalities include surgery with advanced
reconstruction and radiotherapy with appropriate iMRT. Photodynamic
and laser treatment are also available.
Oral surgery
Treatments include:
- Buried and impacted teeth or roots
- Management of cysts of the jaw
- Bone grafting for implants
- Management of salivary gland disease
- Treatment of TMJ disorders and the management of complex
facial pain.
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