What Does Dental Surgery Include?
Impacted teeth should be surgically removed when they cause pain, infection, are in a position that will damage adjacent tissues, or when pathology is clinically and radiologically detected in the area where they are located. If cysts and tumors are detected clinically and radiologically in the jawbone and soft tissues, they should be surgically removed because they will damage the adjacent anatomical structures of the jawbone. In areas where tooth extraction has been performed for any reason, if there is bone irregularity and/or abnormally developed soft tissue before prosthesis construction; existing bone disorders should be corrected and/or abnormally developed soft tissues should be removed. Lesions that occur at the root ends of teeth as a result of infection and do not exceed 1/3 of the tooth root should be removed with a procedure called "root end resection" after it is decided to keep the tooth inside. Jaw fractures that occur due to various reasons such as accidents, fights, falls, sports injuries, various bone diseases, etc. should be treated as soon as possible to regain function and aesthetics and prevent possible infections. Jaw shape disorders that occur as a result of various syndromes or traumas should be treated with the patient's consent if they cause functional problems in the patient. In aesthetic problems, treatment depends on the patient's request. The procedures mentioned above can usually be performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation or, if necessary, under general anesthesia. Since general anesthesia and sedation applications will be performed by anesthesiology physicians, information on related topics will be provided by the subject matter expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dental surgery refers to any surgical procedure performed on teeth, gums or other oral tissues. It can range from simple procedures such as tooth extraction and gum surgery to more complex procedures such as dental implants and corrective jaw surgery.
Most dental surgeries are performed under local anesthesia, which numbs the area being operated on and minimizes pain. However, some discomfort and pain may be experienced after surgery and pain medications may be prescribed to manage this.
