Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
We provide a specialist oral surgeon report for solicitors and legal teams managing complex jaw and facial injury cases. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeon expert witness specialists offer definitive evidence on surgical standards and long-term disability.
The Role of an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
When solicitors instruct this expert
- When a maxillofacial expert witness is required to assess surgical interventions involving the mouth, jaws, and face
- Determining the impact of surgical errors for a medico-legal report on facial fracture surgery
- Assessing a claimant’s condition for a maxillofacial expert for dental negligence claims
- Acting as a jaw injury expert in cases involving complex mandibular or mid-face trauma
- When maxillofacial medico-legal evidence is needed to quantify permanent sensory loss or facial disfigurement
What the expert addresses in the report
- The findings of an independent oral surgeon for nerve injury reports regarding lingual or inferior dental nerve damage
- A detailed opinion from a consultant maxillofacial surgeon for personal injury concerning the standard of emergency surgical care
- The results of an oral surgery witness evaluation regarding the management of wisdom tooth extractions or TMJ disorders
- A comprehensive review of CT scans and orthopantomograms (OPGs) alongside clinical medical records
- Clear opinions on the necessity of future reconstructive surgery and the functional impact of jaw dysfunction
Medico-Legal Applications
Clinical Negligence
Evaluating nerve injuries during oral surgery, sub-standard management of facial fractures, and delays in diagnosing oral cancer.
Personal Injury
Assessing complex facial trauma resulting from road traffic accidents, industrial incidents, or physical assaults.
Inquests
Providing expert evidence for the coroner in cases involving airway management or fatal complications following maxillofacial procedures.
Core Areas of Expertise
Common Questions
When do I need a maxillofacial surgeon over a general dentist?
A maxillofacial expert witness is required for complex surgeries, facial trauma, and cases involving the structural bones of the face.
Can the expert assess permanent nerve damage?
Yes, they provide an independent oral surgeon for nerve injury reports to quantify sensory loss following extractions or surgery.