Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that extends from the large intestine. The appendix contains specialized tissue that can produce antibodies, but no one is absolutely certain what its function is.
Oral refers to your mouth, while maxillofacial refers to your jaws and face. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon may diagnose, treat or perform surgery to resolve injuries or issues in the head, neck, face, jaws and hard and soft oral tissues.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is located in the Dental Tower of University of Florida Health Science Center in room D7-6. You can make an appointment for a consultation/evaluation with a faculty member or resident at 352-273-6731, option 8. Oral surgery is a referral clinic and should receive referrals by fax at 352-392-6909 to the attention of the Receptionist.