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Oral surgery

The branch of dentistry that involves surgical procedures within the jaw is called oral surgery. An oral surgeon is responsible for surgical tooth extraction, while a general dentist can perform extractions when no surgical intervention is required.

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A general dentist assesses whether a more complex procedure requiring oral surgery is necessary. This type of intervention is performed only in more complicated cases.

When gum surgery or surgical treatment of periodontal disease is needed, oral surgery is applied. Most procedures are routine, and only in rare cases require additional effort.

With local anesthesia, the patient does not feel pain. Recovery time depends on the procedure, and after the intervention, the patient goes home and continues recovery according to the dentist’s instructions.

Applications of oral surgery

Oral surgery includes several procedures:

  • Root extraction
  • Wisdom tooth extraction
  • Cystectomy
  • Frenectomy
  • Apicoectomy – root tip resection
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Tooth root extraction

If a tooth root cannot be removed using conservative methods, oral surgery is required. When the root cannot be restored, cannot support a prosthetic solution, is too short, or infections such as abscesses occur, extraction is necessary. The dentist makes an incision in the gum, lifts a flap, removes the infection, and then sutures the area.

Local anesthesia ensures a painless procedure. For recovery, follow your dentist’s instructions. After root extraction it is recommended to:

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Surgical wisdom tooth extraction

One of the most common oral surgery procedures is the surgical removal of wisdom teeth. It is often the best solution for patients experiencing issues.

Third molars, or wisdom teeth, are the last teeth in the jaw. They usually erupt in the twenties, which is why they got their name.

Their functional role is minimal, and they are often considered evolutionary remnants because they frequently cause problems.

Sometimes there is not enough space in the jaw, which can negatively affect neighboring teeth, causing crowding, plaque buildup, and gum issues.

Inflammation, cysts, and infections can also occur. Food can get trapped between the gum and the tooth, leading to inflammation (pericoronitis) or cyst formation.

However, wisdom teeth can sometimes grow normally without complications. In such cases, no intervention is needed, but oral hygiene remains essential.

If there is not enough space, surgical extraction is recommended to prevent complications. The procedure involves cutting the gum, removing the tooth, and suturing the wound. Recovery usually takes about 7 days.

  • Avoid rinsing your mouth
  • Apply cold compresses
  • Wait for anesthesia to wear off before eating soft food
  • Avoid rinsing your mouth
  • Apply cold compresses
  • Do not take medication without consulting your dentist

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Apicoectomy

When conservative treatment fails and there is an infection at the root tip, the problem is solved by root-end resection (apicoectomy). This procedure can save the tooth.

The gum is incised, a flap is lifted, the infected root tip and surrounding tissue are removed, and the root is sealed. The flap is returned and sutured.

Local anesthesia ensures a painless procedure. Sutures are usually removed after up to 7 days. Follow your dentist’s advice regarding recovery, diet, and medication.

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