Oral surgery is recommended for various conditions such as severe pain, swelling, inflammation, abnormalities, and various defects. The decision for the necessary procedure is determined by a dentist based on diagnostics. Additionally, oral surgery is closely related to dental implantology, which addresses the issue of tooth loss in the jaws.
To establish the correct diagnosis and procedure, a medical history (patient’s health background), clinical examination of the oral cavity (detailed assessment of the patient’s oral health), and analysis of X-ray and CBCT scans are taken into consideration.
The recovery period after oral surgery varies individually and depends on the type of procedure, with different accompanying side effects. However, it is crucial to adhere to specific rules and follow the provided instructions to ensure a smoother and faster recovery.
All oral surgery procedures are performed under local anesthesia and are painless.
Excessive tooth decay, tooth infection, or lack of space for orthodontic treatment may require tooth extraction.
In general, tooth extraction is a straightforward procedure, but there are cases where teeth may be impacted or trapped in the bone. In such cases, the issue is resolved through surgical extraction, usually performed under local anesthesia.
A retained root of a tooth, whether due to decay or after extraction, can indeed cause pain and the development of infection if not addressed properly. It is important to prevent such complications from occurring.
Alveotomy is one of the most common oral surgical procedures.
It is necessary in cases where a wisdom tooth has not fully erupted and remains below the gum line or within the bone, causing various problems such as pain, swelling, damage to other teeth, etc.
Sinus lift is a procedure used to compensate for bone loss in the upper jaw, specifically in the premolar and molar areas. It is performed in cases where there is insufficient bone or when the sinuses are too close to the jawbone for dental implant placement. Artificial bone is added between the jawbone and the sinuses to create enough space for the artificial bone. This increases the volume of available bone for implant placement. The procedure is painless and performed under local anesthesia.
After the procedure, a waiting period of 6-9 months is required for sufficient bone formation before proceeding with dental implant placement (referred to as a major sinus lift), unless an adequate amount of bone is already present, in which case dental implants can be placed together with the artificial bone during the procedure (referred to as a minor sinus lift).
Apicoectomy is a procedure in which the tip of the tooth root, along with the infected tissue (granulation and inflammation) surrounding the tooth, is removed. It is used in cases where other conservative methods, such as root canal treatment, have not yielded the desired treatment outcomes.
Apicoectomy is chosen when the tooth is well-preserved within the bone and if the infection has not extensively damaged the healthy bone above the tooth. The tooth remains stable, and by performing an apicoectomy, we are able to save the tooth that would otherwise require extraction.
The procedure used to remove cysts from the oral cavity is called cystectomy. There are situations where patients do not experience any pain or swelling, but cysts are detected on X-ray or CBCT scans.
Cysts are formed as a result of chronic inflammation around the root of a tooth that has not been treated or when endodontic therapy has proven ineffective. There may also be a genetic predisposition to cyst formation. If a patient notices a change in tooth color, a large untreated cavity, the appearance of a bump, pain, and/or sudden swelling that may come and go but eventually return, it is time to visit a dentist.
For smaller cysts, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia. If dealing with large and complicated cysts, the patient may be referred to oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Frenectomy is a procedure that releases a thickened or shortened frenulum, which can cause speech difficulties or create a gap between the front teeth.
Frenectomy can be lingual, where the frenulum under the tongue is removed, or labial, where the frenulum under the upper or lower lip is removed.
Teeth that have not erupted naturally and cannot be seen in the dental arch, but are visible on X-ray or CBCT scans and present in the bone, are extracted using a technique called corticotomy. This procedure is commonly performed in combination with orthodontic treatment. It is often used for impacted canines in the upper jaw, where the tooth is trapped or stuck in the bone and unable to emerge properly.
After tooth loss, the volume of bone can decrease and may not be sufficient for implant placement. In order to successfully place implants, it is sometimes necessary to graft artificial bone to increase the volume of the bone that will support and stabilize the implant. Depending on the amount of bone transplanted, the healing process can take anywhere from 4 to 9 months.
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