Advances in surgical dentistry techniques provide solutions to complex problems using maxillofacial surgery and oral surgical procedures. This branch of dentistry is allocated in a separate section as it focuses on surgical management of oral problems.

Problems Surgical Dentistry Can Fix

• Emergency tooth extraction.
• A wisdom tooth is not fully-erupted or positioned in the wrong direction.
• Dental injuries and trauma - damaged or broken dental crown, extraction of a residual tooth root, etc.
• Tumors of the oral cavity, bumps or growths on the gums, dental abscesses, non-healing ulcers, cysts, and granulomas.
• Acute inflammation caused by dislodging of the blood clot from the site of tooth extraction.
• The patient needs to change the shape of the gums, correct the gummy smile, and cover exposed roots.
• The patient has an abnormal lingual frenulum or lip deformities.
• The patient is missing one, several, or all teeth and is preparing for implant surgery.
• Sharp attacks of pain in the lower part of the face, inflammation of salivary glands.
• Difficulty opening and closing mouth, joint noise - such as clicking or crunching. 

No surgical intervention comes without preparation. Prior to any type of oral surgery procedure, dentists perform a thorough examination of the entire oral cavity and determine the condition of the teeth and roots with the help of dental x-rays. During surgery, patients are given anesthesia, which is selected with consideration of individual patient responses to the administered drugs. The doctor always conducts an assessment to learn about the patient’s tolerance to anesthesia, probability of nausea and vomiting, the presence of chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure), and pregnancy.

Following oral surgical procedures, the oral surgeon will provide detailed instructions and specific hygiene rules on how to achieve the best possible recovery.

Surgical Dental Services at Dental World Clinic

• Implant Crowns. Dental implants are titanium root replacements implanted into the jaw bone. An artificial crown is then attached to the top of the implant to replace the extracted tooth. Dental implants are the most modern method of restoring lost teeth and the aesthetics of the smile.
• Wisdom teeth removal. Wisdom teeth are 4 teeth that grow at the very back of the mouth. These teeth do not fully erupt or grow out at the wrong angle in 75% of cases. This leads to inflammation of the gums, the development of dental caries, or displacement of other teeth.
• Extractions of non-restorable or painful teeth. Dental professionals are using a variety of methods that aim to preserve patients’ natural teeth. Hence, tooth extraction is performed only in more complex cases, or when a patient requires restorative dental work. It may also be the best option to maintain oral health. 
• Gum Surgery. In terms of aesthetic appeal and oral health, gums are just as important as teeth. Therefore, there are many specific treatment options that are used for gum disease.
• Drainage of abscess. A dental abscess is an inflammation of the gums that forms around an infected tooth. It may look like a pimple or a bump filled with pus. Abscesses can be quite painful. Treatment for a complex abscess may involve surgery and antibiotics.
• Biopsy. To check them for cancer cells, an oral biopsy is performed. The specialist cuts out a tiny part (incisional biopsy) or most of the suspicious-looking tissue (excisional) under local anesthesia and sends it to an oral pathologist. This sample tissue will then be closely checked under a microscope. Depending on whether it is cancerous or not, you will be prescribed with further treatment or additional checkups.
• Cyst removal. A dental cyst at the root of the tooth is a cavity filled with purulent contents. It can be usually found around the roots of infected teeth and under the gum. The cyst can increase in size, affecting the gums and the inside surface of the cheek. Therefore, the removal of cysts requires surgical intervention.
• Bone grafting and sinus lifts. When a tooth is extracted, the bone tissue in that area can atrophy and lose volume. These changes occur as a result of the absence of biting force. Patients do not have enough bone structure to support the placement of dental implants. Bone grafting and sinus lift help restore bone density and increase bone volume with the help of special material.
• Dental Implants. This is a surgery to install a special dental post in the jaw tissue, that acts as a replacement for the root. Later, the dentist places a crown on top of the dental post. As a result, the missing tooth is completely replaced with an implant.
• Apicoectomy. This is a surgical procedure designed to treat inflammation in the root canal. It involves the removal of the cyst and pus, along with the root tip of the infected tooth. Apicoectomy preserves the function of the tooth. It is usually performed on incisors and canines.
• IV Sedation. During dental treatment, patients are given a drug that temporarily blocks regions of the brain that control fear and anxiety. In most cases, it is similar to a state of superficial sleep. The person is relaxed but can hear the doctor's voice and follow requests. Sedation does not reduce pain sensation but helps to avoid stress and unpleasant memories associated with dental procedures.
• Nitrous Oxide. This gas has a neutral odor and taste. Small concentrations of nitrous oxide cause the patient to relax, feel comfortable, and relieve anxiety. This type of sedation is often used during dental treatment in patients with a gag reflex.
• Exposure and bonding of impacted canine teeth. Retention refers to anomalies of tooth eruption. The tooth may erupt partially or stay entirely encased by the jawbone. Such teeth may not need to be removed but put in place. Treatment planning strategies for tooth retention are individually geared to each patient, based on the general picture of the condition, as well as the structural features of the jaw and dentition.
• Post operative instructions. Instructions for Oral Surgery patients.

What Are The Restrictions After Dental Surgery?

• Do not rinse your mouth for five days after the procedure. It is important to follow this rule since the blood clot that has formed at the site of a tooth extraction can be easily rinsed away. Blood clotting is a vital healing process. If it is dislodged, food particles may collect in the socket and trigger inflammation.
• Patients should avoid any physical activity for the first 2-3 days, even if they are professional athletes. Physical exertion can increase blood pressure, leading to wound bleeding and delayed healing
• Avoid overheating (this includes sunbathing, saunas, and hot tubs). Excess heat causes blood vessels to dilate and provoke bleeding.
• Refrain from blowing your nose, and you should sneeze with an open mouth following surgery on the upper jaw.
• Do not eat hard, spicy, sour, hot foods. Avoid chewing on the surgical site to reduce the risk of damaging the socket and getting food stuck in it.
• You can brush your teeth but avoid removing white film on your gums after dental surgery. This is fibrin, a protein that indicates the normal healing process.
• Dentists often prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications after an oral surgery procedure.

The overall risk for postoperative complications is extremely low if surgical procedures performed on the oral cavity were completed successfully and the patient followed all the recommendations and doctor's prescriptions.

Our experienced professionals will be happy to answer your questions, perform diagnostic screenings, and provide the comprehensive surgical procedures you need to restore your oral health. Book your appointment at a time convenient for you using the feedback form.

Reasons You Should Reschedule a Visit to the Dentist 

• If a patient is experiencing any flu-like symptoms. Nasal congestion makes breathing difficult and moisturizes excessively the oral cavity. It may negatively impact the process and quality of dental treatment.
• If it falls during a period. Hormonal changes within the menstrual cycle can provoke a decrease in the pain threshold or lead to heavy bleeding during the surgical treatment.
• If a patient has a cold sore. This type of virus is very contagious and can rapidly spread in the oral epithelia after dental treatment.