College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
of Sri Lanka
What is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
The College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Sri Lanka (COMSSL) is the national professional body representing Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) Surgeons in the country.
OMF Surgery is a specialized branch of dentistry focusing on the surgical management of diseases, injuries, and deformities of the mouth, jaws, face, and related structures — integrating dental, medical, and surgical expertise to provide comprehensive patient care.
Scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentoalveolar Surgery
- Surgical extraction of impacted teeth
- Pre-prosthetic surgery
- Dental implantology
Trauma Surgery
- Management of maxillofacial fractures (mandible, midface, orbital, zygomatic, craniofacial)
- Soft tissue laceration repair
- Secondary deformity correction following trauma
Pathology and Oncology
- Diagnosis and surgical management of cysts and benign/malignant tumors of the jaws and oral cavity including head and neck cancers.
- Oncologic resections with functional and esthetic reconstruction
Orthognathic and Craniofacial Surgery
- Correction of dentofacial deformities to restore occlusion, mastication, speech, and facial balance
- Surgical adjuncts in orthodontics
- Distraction osteogenesis and craniofacial deformity correction
Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Anomalies
- Primary and secondary cleft surgery
- Velopharyngeal dysfunction correction
- Multidisciplinary craniofacial team participation
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery
- Arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, and open joint procedures
- TMJ reconstruction (autogenous grafts and alloplastic prostheses)
Reconstructive and Microsurgery
- Local and free flap reconstruction of maxillofacial defects
- Microvascular surgery for continuity defects following tumor ablation or trauma
Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery
- Facial contouring (genioplasty, rhinoplasty, orbital and zygomatic surgery)
- Soft tissue procedures (blepharoplasty, facelifts, lip augmentation)
Management of Facial Pain Conditions
- Management of painful conditions related to oral cavity, structures of the face and Temporomandibular joint
Management of Oral Mucosal Diseases
- Management of Oral Ulcers, potentially malignant conditions of the oral cavity
Management of Salivary Gland Diseases
- Management of Salivary gland infections
- Management of Dry mouth
- Management of Salivary gland calculi and obstructions
College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Sri Lanka
