Common dental surgical procedures

What are the most common types of oral surgery procedures? Some of the most common dental and jaw surgeries are: Impacted wisdom teeth Gum graft Tooth implants Maxillofacial surgery Root canal Jaw and teeth repair following an injuryEndodontic (surgery involving the pulp or root of the tooth) Root canal treatment Pulpotomy — the opening of the pulp chamber of the tooth to allow an infection to drain; usually a precursor to a root canal Pulpectomy — the removal of the pulp from the pulp chamber to temporarily relieve pain; usually a precursor to a root canal7 Common Types of Oral Surgery Oral and maxillofacial surgery can involve operating on the teeth and jaws or other structures of the face. While the most common oral surgery is tooth extraction, some maxillofacial surgeons also can treat conditions like cleft palate and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).