If you are in need of maxillofacial surgery, such as bone grafting, you have come to the right place. Dr Fakir is a maxillofacial and oral surgeon based in Cape Town. He is experienced in his profession and offers a variety of oral treatments and procedures. He offers not only dental procedures but specialist services that only a maxillofacial surgeon can perform.
Injuries to the face, by their very nature, impart a high degree of physical, as well as emotional trauma. When soft tissue injuries occur on the face, specialist treatment is vital. A top priority in treating these injuries is to ensure that the best possible cosmetic results are achieved.
Read MoreTemporomandibular joint disorder symptoms occur when the joints of the jaw and the chewing muscles do not correctly work together. You may have a damaged jaw joint due to injury or disease. Whatever the reason it may be, Dr Fakir can assist you in your recovery.
Read MoreWisdom teeth either come through the gums, called erupting, or they are blocked, which is called impaction. Impactions can vary in severity, from gum tissue blockage to complete bone coverage. Dr Fakir will work with you to find the most convenient solution to remove it.
Read MoreIn areas of the jaw where teeth are missing, many individuals will see significant bone loss and jaw bone reabsorption. Bone grafting gives the doctor the ability to grow bone where it is needed for a successful implant placement.
Dental implantology is the field of dentistry that is concerned with the replacement of missing teeth, and their supporting structures with prostheses anchored to the jawbone. Dr Fakir is a specialist in this area.
Orthognathic surgery is a corrective jaw surgery designed to correct a wide range of skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth. Surgery can potentially improve chewing, speaking and breathing.
Read MoreOral pathology studies the causes and effects of an oral disease. It is a specialty branch of dentistry, which requires specific training in the field of oral pathology. Dr Fakir provides a specialist diagnostic head and neck surgical pathology service.
Read MoreA sinus lift can improve your dental health. This surgery can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants as a result of insufficient bone quality and the proximity to the sinus.
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