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Oral surgery

Surgical operations on teeth, soft tissues and accessory tissues

Oral surgery is a surgical operation performed on the oral cavity (teeth, soft tissues and accessory tissues) to correct or remove pathological anatomical elements.

The most common surgical interventions are:

Extractions

One of the most common oral surgeries is wisdom teeth extraction, which is primarily indicated when there is pain. Surgery to remove wisdom teeth is also recommended if there is an infection, a cyst, or insufficient space in the jaw for all the teeth.

Sinus lift

In situations where there has been a prolonged absence of teeth, the bone and surrounding tissues tend to recede, making implant placement difficult. In such cases, a sinus lift may be performed, a surgical procedure that involves placing bone graft material into the maxillary sinus space to create a solid foundation for implants. 

Implant placement

It maintains the alignment of your teeth and prevents you from having to undergo much more expensive treatments later in life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is periodontal surgery?

These are surgical procedures performed to restore the health of the tissues surrounding the tooth.

Yes, gum recession can be successfully treated.

The techniques we use ensure minimal postoperative discomfort. You will be advised to take pain relief medication to ensure you experience no postoperative discomfort, without the need to take time off work.

What are the treatments for periodontal surgery?

Soft tissue graft (gum graft). Sometimes, gum recession exposes the root of the tooth, making the teeth appear long and affecting the aesthetics of the smile. Gum disease can also lead to gum recession over time. There are many other factors that may be important, and these should be specifically evaluated and discussed before undertaking any treatment.

After a careful evaluation of your gums, we can predict how much root surface can be covered with surgery. Under local anesthesia, we numb the gums and palate, take a small piece of gum from the roof of the mouth (a keratinized tissue graft), and transplant it onto the exposed root surface. The graft will heal on the root surface, making it look better and reducing the chances of further gum recession in the future. Connective tissue grafting is not only a corrective treatment but also a preventative treatment, as having better-quality gum tissue prevents further recession in the future.