Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) in many countries is a separate medical specialty, but in Iran, it is one of the ten specializations in dentistry. This includes injuries, defects, Infections, and all diseases related to the mouth, jaw, face, skull, and associated structures (craniomaxillofacial complex) that need surgery.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons offer a variety of treatments, including dental surgery, dental implant surgery, head and neck cosmetic surgery, and orthognathic surgery. So it can be said that this specialty relates to both the functional and aesthetic aspects of hard and soft tissue in the head and neck. Fellowships in this field include oral and maxillofacial cancer, pediatric maxillofacial surgery, maxillofacial trauma surgery, and maxillofacial reconstructive surgery. Dental surgery is one of the most common oral and maxillofacial surgeries. Sometimes dental surgery is not an emergency decision, but it is prevention for future dental problems.
Today, there are continuous optimizations and innovations in the tools and methods of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Iran is also benefiting from these developments. Therefore, most of the oral and maxillofacial surgeries in Iran are performed in a shorter time than ever before and will result in faster recovery and positive results. Iran has the oldest and also the largest oral and maxillofacial surgery department in West Asia, providing educational, research and medical services.
The average cost of oral and maxillofacial surgery in Iran starts at $1900, but the final cost depends on the patient's problem in the early stages of treatment. Factors affecting the cost of oral and maxillofacial surgery in Iran are different, including the type of surgery, the number of services used, the cost of operating room and hospital, and the length of hospital stay. But overall, the costs of surgery in Iran are lower than in other countries in the world. You can be confident that Iranian medical knowledge is worthwhile and that you will benefit from the services you need. For example, Jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) costs in the United States can range from about $20,000 to over $40,000, but in Iran, it's about $2500.
Depending on the type of surgery, you may be hospitalized for one night to one week. During this time, you will be provided with the surgeon and the hospital medical team's necessary guidance and care. Healing, typically, can take up to twelve weeks after surgery. Post-surgical care may include bleeding, pain, infection, diet, nausea, hygiene, smoking, rest and activity, infection, medication, and other care restricted to a particular type of surgery.