{"id":1546,"date":"2026-04-04T06:42:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T06:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/oral-maxillofacial-surgery\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:17","slug":"oral-maxillofacial-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/oral-maxillofacial-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ============================================================\n     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery\n     URL: \/en\/departments\/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery\/\n     Target: Mainly local residents \/ patients living in Japan\n     Last updated: 2026\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<p class=\"hero-sub\">Oral and maxillofacial surgery in Japan \u2014 focused on tooth extractions, medically complex patients, oral infections, and facial trauma.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 Key Message \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"dept-when\">\n<div class=\"dept-when__block\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">What we provide<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>Surgical tooth extraction, including impacted and difficult teeth<\/li>\n<li>Oral surgical treatment for patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications<\/li>\n<li>Management of oral infections, cysts, and selected tumors<\/li>\n<li>Maxillofacial trauma care in an emergency hospital setting<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-when__block dept-when__block--er\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">What we do not provide<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>General dental treatment such as fillings<\/li>\n<li>Periodontal care and routine cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Denture treatment<\/li>\n<li>Routine dental care provided by a general dental clinic<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 About Us \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>About Us<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>We specialize in <strong>oral and maxillofacial surgery<\/strong>, with a clinical focus on surgical care rather than general dentistry.<\/p>\n<p>This department does <strong>not<\/strong> provide routine dental treatment such as fillings, periodontal care, scaling, or dentures.<\/p>\n<p>Our main work includes <strong>tooth extraction<\/strong>, especially impacted or difficult teeth, as well as treatment for patients whose medical conditions require careful perioperative planning, including those taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications.<\/p>\n<p>As part of an emergency and critical care hospital, we also manage <strong>maxillofacial trauma<\/strong>, including facial bone fractures and soft-tissue injuries, and coordinate with other departments when systemic risk management is required.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, we provide selected care such as oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), peri-operative oral management, and swallowing evaluations in collaboration with related departments.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 Services \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Services<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Tooth extraction<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      We perform routine and surgical tooth extractions, including impacted wisdom teeth and other teeth that require advanced extraction techniques.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      We provide oral surgical treatment for patients who require continued antithrombotic therapy, with careful planning and coordination based on the patient\u2019s overall medical condition.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Oral infections and abscesses<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      We treat infections of the oral and maxillofacial region, including incision and drainage when needed, as well as selected inflammatory conditions involving the jaw and surrounding soft tissue.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Cysts and tumors<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      We manage selected cystic and tumorous lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region, including removal of small benign lesions and evaluation of suspicious findings.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Maxillofacial trauma<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      As part of an emergency hospital, we manage facial injuries including facial bone fractures, dentoalveolar trauma, and soft-tissue injuries.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      We fabricate oral appliances for patients who have already been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at another medical facility.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Peri-operative oral care<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      We provide peri-operative oral management and collaborate with other departments to support surgical patients who need oral care before or after treatment.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-services-note\">This department provides surgical care only. General dental treatments are not available.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 Clinical Features \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Clinical Features<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Surgical focus<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      Our department is dedicated to oral and maxillofacial surgery rather than routine dental care. Patients are referred to us when surgical assessment or treatment is required.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Medical risk management<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      We treat patients whose medical background requires additional caution, including those with cardiovascular disease and those taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Emergency hospital setting<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      Because we are part of an emergency and critical care hospital, we are also involved in the management of facial trauma and other urgent oral and maxillofacial conditions.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 When to Visit \/ When to Call ER \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>When to Visit \/ When to Call ER<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dept-when\">\n<div class=\"dept-when__block\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">Visit this department if:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>You have been advised to undergo tooth extraction, especially for an impacted or difficult tooth<\/li>\n<li>You were told that your case requires oral surgery rather than routine dental care<\/li>\n<li>You are taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications and need dental extraction or another oral surgical procedure<\/li>\n<li>You have oral swelling, infection, a cyst, or another lesion requiring evaluation<\/li>\n<li>You have been diagnosed elsewhere with obstructive sleep apnea and need an oral appliance<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-when__block dept-when__block--er\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">Seek emergency care if:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>You have facial trauma with suspected fracture<\/li>\n<li>You have severe swelling affecting breathing or swallowing<\/li>\n<li>You have rapidly worsening infection with fever or spreading facial swelling<\/li>\n<li>You have uncontrolled bleeding after trauma or oral surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">Emergency Room open 24\/7 for emergency cases.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 Treatment Flow \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Treatment Flow<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"dept-timeline\">\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Initial consultation<\/h3>\n<p>We review your symptoms, medical history, referral information, and any imaging studies or medication details relevant to treatment planning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Examination and assessment<\/h3>\n<p>Clinical examination and imaging are arranged as needed. We determine whether the condition can be managed in the outpatient clinic or requires hospital-based treatment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Treatment planning<\/h3>\n<p>We explain the procedure, confirm any medical risks, and coordinate with other departments when systemic management is necessary.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Procedure and follow-up<\/h3>\n<p>Treatment is performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis depending on the case. Follow-up is arranged according to the procedure and clinical condition.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 Facilities \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Facilities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Imaging and hospital resources<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      We utilize hospital-wide imaging and procedural resources to support safe diagnosis and treatment, including CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, and other shared systems as needed.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Dental treatment area<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      The department is equipped with wheelchair-accessible dental treatment units for outpatient assessment and treatment.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\"><strong>Specialized support<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      Additional support may include implant planning, transnasal endoscopic assessment, and collaboration with related departments for swallowing evaluation and peri-operative oral management.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 Contact \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\" id=\"contact\">\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<p>To enquire about language support or appointments, please contact our International Medical Support Department directly.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ls-contact-icons\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/GRXNFOG\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">LINE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/818070945976\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--whatsapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/contact.html\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--mail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Online contact form<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Schema.org --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery\/#webpage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery\/\",\n      \"name\": \"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\",\n      \"description\": \"Oral and maxillofacial surgical care in Osaka, Japan. 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