Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Overview

Provides surgical care for diseases of the oral cavity, jaws, salivary glands, and maxillofacial region, including tumors, infection, trauma, and functional disorders.

Key Strengths at Kobe University Hospital

• Comprehensive surgical management of oral and maxillofacial disease in collaboration with dentistry, ENT, oncology, plastic surgery, and pathology.
• Treatment of tumors, trauma, jaw deformity, cystic lesions, and functional disorders affecting mastication, speech, or oral function.
• Particularly relevant for patients who require integrated head and neck oncologic or reconstructive care.

Major Conditions / Services

• Oral tumors and cystic lesions
• Jaw deformity, trauma, and impacted tooth–related disease
• Oral infection and salivary gland disorders

Representative Procedures / Programs

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Tumor and trauma surgery
• Functional jaw and oral reconstructive procedures