Visiting
Prof Dato’ Dr Shah Kamal bin Jamal Din
Visiting Consultant of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Surgery for the mouth, jaw and face — from wisdom teeth and dental implants to jaw correction, facial injuries and jaw-joint problems.
Overview
Where dentistry meets surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery sits between dentistry and medicine. It deals with the teeth, jawbones, facial bones and the soft tissues of the face — and it’s far more than pulling teeth out.
At Putra Medical Centre it covers impacted wisdom teeth and implants, jaw realignment, facial fracture repair, jaw-joint (TMJ) problems, and the removal of cysts and tumours. Complex cases are planned together with orthodontics, ENT, anaesthetics, plastic surgery, and oncology, so nothing is handled in isolation.
Reasons to visit
What we help with
Not sure who to see? Start with what's wrong — we'll point you to the right care.
Impacted or painful wisdom teeth
Teeth that can't come through properly.
Missing teeth
Dental implants to replace them for good.
A bite or jaw that doesn't line up
Surgery to correct the jaw.
A facial injury or fracture
Repair and stabilisation of broken facial bones.
Jaw clicking, locking or pain
TMJ (jaw joint) problems.
A lump, cyst or swelling
In the mouth or jaw, checked and removed if needed.
Treatments
What we can do about it
Our oral and maxillofacial care falls into six areas. Pick the one that matches your situation.
Removing teeth that can't come through properly, or can't be saved — and the cysts that sometimes form around them.
What this includes
- Impacted wisdom tooth removal
- Surgical extraction of difficult teeth
- Removal of jaw cysts
Why it's worth it
Prevents infection, crowding and long-term jaw problems.
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth, anchored into the jawbone itself.
What this includes
- Titanium implant placement
- Bone grafting to rebuild the jaw first where needed
- Custom implant-supported crowns
Why it's worth it
Restores chewing, prevents bone loss, and looks natural.
Repositioning the jaws surgically when the bite can't be fixed with braces alone.
What this includes
- Upper jaw repositioning
- Lower jaw repositioning
- Planning alongside orthodontics, before and after surgery
Why it's worth it
Fixes severe bite problems and improves speech, breathing and facial balance.
Repairing broken facial bones after an accident, and restoring the face to how it was.
What this includes
- Jaw fractures
- Cheekbone fractures
- Orbital (eye socket) fractures
- Facial soft-tissue injuries
Why it's worth it
Restores facial structure, protects the airway, and prevents lasting deformity.
For a jaw that clicks, locks or aches — often for years before anyone looks at it properly.
What this includes
- TMJ assessment and imaging
- Non-surgical management first where possible
- TMJ surgery when it's needed
Why it's worth it
Improves jaw function and eases long-standing discomfort.
Removing abnormal growths in the mouth and jaw — and finding out exactly what they are.
What this includes
- Benign cyst and lesion removal
- Oral tumour surgery
- Biopsy and pathology
- Reconstruction after removal
Why it's worth it
Early removal prevents spread and preserves surrounding structures.
Advanced care, close to home
Advanced facial surgery, close to home.
With precision planning from CT scans and 3D models, and both function and appearance considered together, PMC Alor Setar brings specialised facial surgical care to the north — so more patients can be treated near home instead of being referred to distant centres.
What to expect
Your surgical journey, step by step
From first consultation through to healing — here's how it usually goes.
1
Consultation & imaging
Assessment with CT / 3D planning where needed.
2
Your plan
Surgical options explained, along with anaesthesia or sedation choices.
3
Surgery
Using minimally invasive techniques where suitable.
4
Recovery
Clear wound care and aftercare guidance.
5
Follow-up
A review to check healing.
What you get at PMCK oral & maxillofacial surgery
Precision planning
CT scans and 3D models for accurate surgery.
A team around your case
Orthodontics, ENT, oncology and anaesthesia together.
Minimally invasive where suitable
Less swelling, faster healing.
Comfort options
Safe anaesthesia and sedation for longer procedures.
Function and appearance
Both restored, not one at the expense of the other.
Structured aftercare
Clear recovery and infection-prevention guidance.
Ready to see a maxillofacial surgeon?
Book a consultation at Putra Medical Centre — bring a referral if you have one. For a facial injury, come straight to A&E.
