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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.

The removal of cysts or tumors is a surgical procedure performed in the oral cavity. In some cases, the origin of a cyst can be related to an unremoved impacted tooth.

When the infection or cyst is located at the root end of the tooth, it is recommended to devitalize or re-vitalize the tooth. If the infection persists, surgical removal of the cyst is necessary.

If the procedure is performed with local anesthesia, it is recommended to avoid going without eating for a long time before the surgery.

However, if it is necessary to use general anesthesia, you will need to fast for a few hours before the procedure. Your dentist will provide all the necessary instructions.

Postoperative care is essential to minimize complications and promote healing. Specific instructions will be provided for each case, but in general it is recommended

Avoid sun exposure, hot and hard foods, and physical exertion;
Follow a soft or liquid and cold diet for the first 24 to 48 hours;
Rest and sleep with your head elevated and lie on the non-operated side;
Perform gentle mouthrinses with an oral antiseptic two to three times a day, starting 24 hours after surgery;
Brush the wound area carefully, preferably with a surgical brush, after the first 24 hours;
Strictly comply with the prescribed medication.
Apply ice (or cryotherapy gel packs) to the operated area during the first 24 hours, in alternating periods;
Avoid smoking, especially during the first 24 hours;

It is common to experience light bleeding in the first 24 hours after surgery. However, if the bleeding is heavier, you should take the following steps:

Place one or more sterile gauze pads on the bleeding region and press with opposing teeth until the bleeding is controlled.
If you need to apply more compresses, do not remove the previous ones by piling them on top of each other.
Apply ice to the affected area and avoid lying down.

If the bleeding persists, contact your dentist immediately.

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