Pediatric Jaw Tumors and Pathology
- Pediatric jaw tumors are an uncommon occurrence that requires a comprehensive team approach to achieve the long-term goals for your child including:
- Tumor surveillance
- Maintaining normal facial skeletal and dental growth which may not cease until 18-21 years of age
- Normal speech and swallowing function
- Replacement of the missing dentition (teeth)
- Majority of pediatric jaw tumors are benign and can often be managed with more conservative surgical approaches preserving the structure of the jaws and face
- Dr. John F. Caccamese, Jr. along with members of the UMOMSA oncology/reconstructive surgery team, maxillofacial prosthodontics, and various departments within the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (pediatric dentistry and orthodontic departments) will assess the needs of your child/adolescent and provide comprehensive, compassionate integrated care