Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers procedures beyond routine dental work: wisdom tooth extractions (including impacted teeth), dental implant placement, jaw realignment, treatment of facial trauma or fractures, removal of cysts and tumors in the jaw, and biopsies of unusual growths in the mouth. Some clinics also handle cleft lip and palate repair or corrective jaw surgery for bite problems. This is a step up in complexity from a general dentist's scope of practice, and it usually involves sedation or general anesthesia, imaging (X-rays or CT scans), and a recovery period that needs proper aftercare instructions.
We list 40 providers in Accra offering these services, ranging from hospital-based maxillofacial units to private dental clinics with an in-house or visiting oral surgeon. Before booking, check that the surgeon holds recognized specialist training in oral and maxillofacial surgery (not just general dentistry), ask what anesthesia options are available and who administers them, and confirm the clinic has proper sterilization and emergency protocols in case of complications. Get a written treatment plan and cost estimate, including any follow-up visits, before the procedure date.
Our scores weigh patient feedback, the range of procedures a clinic actually performs, and consistency of service over time, so you can compare providers on more than just a star rating. For the full ranked list with details on each clinic, see our best dental clinics in Accra guide. If you want to understand how we build these rankings, read our methodology.
