In some cases, oral surgery becomes necessary either as an emergency or as planned. In our clinic, we can perform the majority of minor oral surgeries through our specialists. Below we provide information on a small part of the possible surgical interventions, the ones that, according to our experience, seem to be justified most of the time.
Removal of wedged (impacted) teeth
It happens that some teeth do not or only partially grow and remain in the jawbone.These teeth can cause inflammation or even cysts. It is worth removing these teeth as soon as possible, because the inflammation caused by them can lead to more serious complications.
Tooth and tooth root removal
There is the so-called surgical tooth removal (extraction of a tooth in excavation), which is necessary when the tooth cannot be removed with forceps. In the majority of cases, this means removing the bone tissue around the tooth, elevating the tooth, and then closing the gum with sutures above the tooth bed. Tooth root removal is necessary if a part of the root remained inside during the previous tooth extraction, or if the tooth roots are so curved that removal of the crown and root cannot be done in one step.
Wisdom tooth removal
There is often not enough space for wisdom teeth to emerge. In addition to such teeth, a painful, inflamed gum pocket can develop, wisdom teeth decay is more common than other teeth, and other teeth may be pressed, which leads to tooth crowding and bite disorders.The removal of a wisdom tooth with forceps and surgery also requires greater care compared to other teeth, especially in the lower jaw, because the entry point of the nerve innervating the jaw is located in almost the same position as the position of the wisdom tooth.
Root tip removal (resection)
This surgical method is usually the last attempt to save the tooth, which is only performed in the case of a root-treated tooth.During the operation, the doctor removes the root tip of the tooth in the event that root canal treatment did not eliminate the inflammation around the root tip.
Jaw bone and gum correction, crown lengthening surgeries
Oral surgery also treats cysts and inflammatory diseases that affect the jawbone. In some cases, it is necessary to carry out surgical corrections in the bone or gums before the dental prosthesis is made, in order to successfully fix and anchor the prosthesis.