Question

Discuss/ summarize the surgical steps of oral or maxilofacial procedures. What are the main surgical instruments required to do a repair.? Are there any specialized equipment \ personnel required to be in the room? This is surgical technologist procedures in surgery must be 225 - 250 250 word discussion on this topic please help

Answer 1

Maxilofacial surgery Maxilofacial surgery concentrates on mouth, face, jaw and neck. Patient refers maxilofacial surgeon, only when oral procedure is failed to correct the problem which is present in the mouth.

This surgery is indicated for Complex craniofacial fractures, facial injuries, soft tissue injuries in face and neck.

​​Surgical steps are: First of all, Asepsis chain should be maintained.Instruments are transferred and retract as much as possible. Operating room are lightened with a proper monitoring. Vital signs are very important while doing procedures, so it should be noted very carefully. Patient's head and neck should be positioned according to the surgeon flexibility. The procedures are Forceps extraction, Multiple extraction and alveoloplasty, Removal of impacted teeth, Biopsy and then finally of sutures. Bleeding control is the vital part to prevent infection.   Main surgical instruments ​ ​Surgical instruments included are Awls, cranio facial instruments, Suture scissor,Retractors,Nasal forceps, Rhinology,Wire director and zygomatic instrument. Specialized equipments In the operating field, all the equipment should be steriled. Sterile equipment prevents infection and post operative complications. Elevators are considered as the special and the most important equipment.