| Name of Ward/Dept: | Maxillofacial Unit |
| Speciality: | The Maxillofacial Unit encompasses the specialties of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry |
| Division: | Surgical |
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| Tel No: | 023 9228 6084 |
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| Key service description: | Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck.
Orthodontics is a specialty concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth. Orthodontic treatment involves correction of malaligned teeth, treatment of hypodontia cases, correction of skeletal discrepancies and other facial deformities such as cleft lip and palate. Restorative dentistry is a specialty which encompasses the following dental disciplines: operative dentistry which involves the repair and restoration of teeth; periodontology which is the prevention and treatment of gum disease; endodontics which includes root canal treatment and matters to do with the nerves of the teeth; and prosthodontics which is the replacement of teeth. It is thus possible to provide an integrated overview of treatment needs. |
| Visiting Hours/Opening times/Clinic times: |
Mon – Thur 8.30am – 5pm. Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm |
| Location: | Level D on Central Block at the Queen Alexandra Hospital |
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