Oral Surgery

Oral surgery is a specialized branch of dentistry that involves surgical procedures to treat problems with teeth, jaws, and surrounding oral tissues. It is often necessary to address impacted teeth, tooth loss, jaw abnormalities, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, ensuring proper function, health, and comfort of the mouth.

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When Oral Surgery May Be Needed:

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• Impacted Teeth: Wisdom teeth (third molars) are the last to develop and often do not emerge properly due to limited space, becoming "impacted." Impacted teeth can cause pain, swelling, infection, and even damage nearby teeth or bone, sometimes forming cysts or tumors. Oral surgery is typically recommended to remove these teeth. Other teeth, such as cuspids or bicuspids, may also become impacted and require removal.

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• Tooth Loss: Dental implants can replace missing teeth caused by accidents, infections, or as an alternative to dentures. These implants are surgically placed into the jawbone to act as stable supports for artificial teeth. Candidates must have sufficient bone density, low infection risk, and maintain good oral hygiene.

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• Jaw-Related Issues:

  • Unequal Jaw Growth: When the upper and lower jaws do not grow properly, oral surgery can reposition them to improve function, speech, eating, and breathing.

  • Denture Fit: Surgery may be used to correct jaw irregularities for first-time denture wearers or to restore bone loss in long-term denture users, sometimes involving bone grafts.

  • TMJ Disorders: Severe temporomandibular joint issues causing headaches or facial pain may require joint surgery if conservative treatments like medications, splints, and therapy are insufficient.

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Oral surgery ensures that structural, functional, and aesthetic concerns in the mouth are addressed effectively, improving overall oral health and quality of life