Oral surgery includes all surgical treatments performed in the oral cavity, which are compatible with dental surgery treatments. These can be classified into: dento-alveolar surgery, gingival plastic surgery, or cyst removal.
Dento-alveolar surgery treats problems that require the extraction of one tooth. The most common type of extraction is the extraction of the wisdom tooth, which is often incorrectly positioned and endangers the alignment of the teeth. However, this type of surgery also helps in treating other problems, such as dental fractures, or deep caries, by removing them and then replacing them with a dental implant.
Oral surgery can provide a number of benefits for patients, including:
- Restoring masticatory function: Oral surgery can help restore proper occlusion and improve the ability to chew and eat comfortably.
- Improving physical appearance: Correcting aesthetic problems, such as an uneven smile or a protruding jaw, can have a positive impact on the patient's physical appearance and improve self-confidence.
- Reducing pain and discomfort: Removing damaged or damaged teeth, treating oral lesions or infections and correcting other oral problems can help reduce pain and discomfort in the oral cavity.
- Improving general health: Oral problems can negatively affect a patient's general health. Oral surgery can help treat these problems and improve the patient's overall health.
- Preventing further complications: Treatment of oral problems through oral surgery can help prevent further complications, such as damage to neighbouring teeth or the spread of infection.
- Long-term results: In many cases, oral surgery can provide long-lasting and sustainable results, helping patients avoid oral problems in the future.
Oral surgery is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the interventional treatment of oral and jaw problems. It involves the use of surgical techniques to treat conditions of the mouth, jaws and face, including the teeth, gums, jaws, muscles and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
Common oral surgical procedures include:
Tooth extraction: This is a common procedure in which an impacted or damaged tooth is removed from the patient’s mouth.
Dental implants: these involve replacing a lost tooth with a dental implant. The implant is inserted into the jawbone and serves as an anchor for the tooth.
Periodontal surgery: this involves removing tissues affected by periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis).
Orthognathic surgery: This is surgery that involves realigning the jawbone and face, usually to correct occlusion, chewing or breathing problems.
Correction of dental conditions: This may include correction of a facial square or crowded teeth through surgical procedures.
Treatment of injuries and infections: This may include removing cysts or other lesions in the oral cavity, as well as treating abscesses or other oral infections.
