Examples are biopsy, periodontal surgery, apical surgery, implant surgery, and surgical extractions of teeth (removal of erupted or nonerupted tooth requiring elevation of mucoperiosteal flap, removal of bone or section of tooth, and suturing if needed).
What Is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is a broad term for any operation performed on your teeth, gums, jaw or surrounding oral and facial structures Why Is Oral Surgery Performed?
You could need oral surgery for a number of reasons. Your dentist might recommend it if you have: 1. Extensive tooth decay. 2. Badly broken teeth What Are The Different Types of Oral Surgery?
There are several types of oral surgery procedures performed each year. Some of the most common include tooth extraction, dental bone grafts Who Performs Oral Surgery?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon performs surgery on the mouth, jaw and face. A periodontist, or gum specialist Some of the most common include tooth extraction, dental bone grafts, dental implants, periodontal
surgery, corrective jaw
surgery, sleep apnea surgery and cleft lip and palate repair.Examples are
biopsy, periodontal surgery, apical surgery, implant surgery, and surgical extractions of teeth (removal of erupted or nonerupted tooth requiring elevation of mucoperiosteal flap, removal of bone or section of tooth, and suturing if needed).Some of the most common surgeries for teeth and jaw include: Impacted wisdom teeth Gum graft Tooth implants Maxillofacial
surgery Root canal Jaw and teeth repair following an injuryCommon types of oral surgery (also called oral and maxillofacial surgery) include
tooth extraction, bone graft, and wisdom teeth removal.
Some procedures oral surgeons perform include:
- Implanting dentures and performing procedures for regeneration of bone and gum tissues
- Removing damaged teeth
- Realigning the jaw in orthognathic surgery
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