Your First Maxillofacial Consultation: What You Need to Know
Your First Maxillofacial Consultation: What You Need to Know
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty that many patients encounter for the first time only when referred by their GP or dentist.
It is entirely understandable, therefore, to have questions about what the specialty covers, what to expect from a first appointment, or what treatment options may be available.
This section is here to help. Below you will find answers to the most common questions, designed to help you prepare for your consultation with Mr Stea and to give you a clearer picture of what a maxillofacial assessment involves.
For condition-specific questions, please visit the relevant clinical pages.
Common Questions
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No. Mr Stea’s scope of practice is exclusively functional and reconstructive in nature — encompassing orthognathic surgery, head and neck tumour surgery, the management of facial fractures, and the correction of skeletal deformities.
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Appointments can be requested in two ways:
- By contacting Mr Stea’s secretary directly
- By completing the contact form on this website
His secretary will guide you towards the most appropriate pathway based on your clinical needs.
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Yes. Video consultations are available in selected cases and may be suitable for:
- An initial assessment of your concern
- Second opinion requests
- Patients based outside the region or abroad
- Post-operative follow-up reviews
Tuttavia, non tutte le condizioni possono essere valutate in modo sicuro a distanza. Se è necessaria una visita in presenza, verrà chiaramente indicato.
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No. An accurate diagnosis requires:
- A detailed clinical history
- A face-to-face examination
- Appropriate radiological investigations where necessary
Photographs or brief messages alone are not sufficient to provide a responsible and accurate clinical assessment.
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No. A treatment plan and any associated fees can only be discussed following:
- A formal consultation
- A direct clinical assessment
- A review of the relevant radiological investigations
Every patient is different. A thorough, personalised evaluation is always the essential first step.
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We recommend bringing the following, where available:
- Recent imaging (OPT, CBCT, MRI)
- A list of current medications
- Any relevant previous clinical documentation
- A referral letter from your GP or dentist
This allows for a more thorough and efficient assessment.
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No. A referral letter is not required to access a private consultation with Mr Stea.
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Yes. Please bring all available clinical and radiological documentation to your appointment.
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At the end of your appointment, you will receive:
- A written clinical summary
- Proposed treatment recommendations, where applicable
- Clear guidance on the next steps in your diagnostic or treatment pathway
Every therapeutic decision is made in a shared way, without any pressure.
Still Have Questions?
If you haven’t found the answer you were looking for, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Mr Stea’s secretary will be happy to provide any information you need and help you determine whether a maxillofacial consultation is right for you.