Oral Surgery
What is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of lesions and pathologies of the mouth.
What are the most common surgeries?
There are several types of surgeries that are applied for each specific case.
Among the most common are tooth extractions, the removal of cysts and tumors, the treatment of dental and bone deformities, dysfunctions between the jaw and skull, and also the treatment of salivary gland pathologies.
What is an unerupted tooth?
An impacted tooth is a condition where a tooth does not erupt properly and remains inside the jawbone. This usually occurs due to a lack of space in the jawbone.
Third molars or wisdom teeth are the teeth most commonly affected by inclusion, especially the lower ones.
Should I extract an unerupted tooth?
The decision to extract an unerupted tooth is not a general rule. It is important to consider various criteria in each clinical situation. Consult your dentist for advice.
How do I know if I have an impacted tooth?
The diagnosis of tooth incorporation is made through imaging examinations, and there are several methods available. Your dentist will choose the most appropriate one for your case.
Do surgical procedures performed in the oral cavity cause pain?
Dental medicine has advanced significantly in recent decades, which allows the discomfort associated with any surgical procedure to be minimized.
Although all surgical procedures are traumatic, it is possible to minimize them.
Through a thorough medical history, accurate diagnosis and proper planning, in addition to less invasive anesthetic and surgical techniques and effective post-operative therapy, it is possible to ensure a high level of comfort during and after the procedure, without any pain.
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