Oral Maxillofacial Reconstruction
Reconstruction is not only about appearance. It is about restoring speech, swallowing, bite, and quality of life.
Benign & Malignant Lesions / Cyst Removal / Dental Implants
Reconstructive Maxillofacial Care
Oral and maxillofacial reconstruction addresses hard- and soft-tissue defects caused by tumor resection, trauma, infection, or other tissue-destructive conditions.
Each reconstructive plan is tailored to defect location, size, functional goals, and future rehabilitation needs.
Treatment may be staged, with structural reconstruction first and dental rehabilitation at a later phase.
Reconstructive planning is often needed for:
- Bone or soft tissue loss after lesion/tumor treatment
- Defects affecting speech, chewing, swallowing, or oral competence
- Jaw continuity defects or major contour loss
- Cases requiring preparation for implant-supported rehabilitation
How Reconstruction Is Planned
Planning includes detailed imaging, defect analysis, and selection of reconstructive methods based on functional priorities.
Depending on the case, reconstruction may involve grafting, local tissue rearrangement, or more advanced reconstructive techniques.
When dental rehabilitation is planned, reconstructive design is aligned with future occlusion and prosthetic goals.
Reconstruction Timeline
Defect Evaluation
We define tissue loss, functional impact, and reconstructive objectives.
Reconstructive Strategy
A staged or single-stage plan is selected based on complexity and recovery considerations.
Surgical Reconstruction
The procedure is performed with function and long-term stability as primary goals.
Rehabilitation Phase
Follow-up focuses on healing, function, and transition to restorative or implant-based rehabilitation when appropriate.
Why MONT Surgery
Dr. Jay D. Kim
Dual-degree training supports comprehensive reconstruction planning that integrates oral function, jaw structure, and restorative goals.
Function-Centered Reconstruction
We design reconstruction around speech, swallowing, occlusion, and long-term rehabilitation, not just contour.
Benefits
- Restores critical oral and maxillofacial function
- Individualized, defect-specific planning
- Staged pathways for complex reconstruction
- Integration with future restorative goals
- Longitudinal follow-up through rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. Many complex cases are intentionally staged to improve safety, healing, and long-term outcome.
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