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Is Oral and maxillofacial surgeon the same as a jaw surgeon? almost?

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Asked By: feeelings 22-25, F  4 months ago

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    eyes - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by eyes Jan 2nd, 2013 at 4:03AM

    umm... i think they can do more than just work on the jaw

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  1. eyes - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by eyes Jan 2nd, 2013 at 4:14AM

    Oral and maxillofacial surgery is surgery to treat many diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral (mouth) and maxillofacial (jaws and face) region. wikipedia

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  1. rolo65 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by rolo65 Jan 2nd, 2013 at 4:07AM

    No, an orthopedic does actual Mandible / Temporomandibular Joint surgery.

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