Oral Surgery

Oral surgery is a specialized field within dentistry that involves surgical procedures to diagnose and treat various conditions related to the oral and maxillofacial regions. General dentists may perform some basic oral surgery procedures, while oral surgeons, who are specialists, handle more complex cases. Common oral surgery procedures include:

• Tooth Extractions: Removal of damaged, decayed, or impacted teeth.

• Wisdom Teeth Removal: Extraction of the third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth.

• Dental Implant Placement: A titanium post surgically inserted into the jawbone, serving as an artificial tooth root to support and anchor dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, or dentures.

• Bone Grafting: Augmentation of the jawbone to provide additional support for dental implants or repair bone defects.

• Oral Pathology: Diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions.

• Treatment of TMJ Disorders: Surgical intervention to address temporomandibular joint issues.

While general dentists may perform simpler procedures like extractions, complex cases, especially those involving dental implants and more intricate surgeries, are often referred to oral surgeons for specialized care.