
What is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is a branch of dentistry that includes surgical procedures related to the mouth, teeth, jaw and surrounding tissues. This branch covers a wide range of surgical interventions from tooth extractions to jaw surgeries, implant placements to cyst and tumor removal. Oral surgery aims to protect the oral and maxillofacial health of patients and to eliminate aesthetic and functional problems.
Importance of Oral Surgery
Oral surgery is of great importance in maintaining oral health and restoring the normal function of the mouth, jaw and teeth. Here are the main reasons for oral surgery:
- Tooth Extraction: Surgical removal of teeth that need to be extracted (especially impacted or partially extracted teeth).
- Dental Implants: In case of tooth loss, implants that serve as tooth roots are placed in the jawbone.
- Maxillofacial Surgery: Correction of jaw bone disorders, jaw fractures and jaw incompatibilities.
- Cyst and Tumor Removal: Surgical removal of cysts and tumors in the mouth.
- Sinus Lifting: Surgical procedure to increase the thickness of the upper jaw bone before implant placement.
- Gingival Surgery: Treatment of gum diseases and aesthetic gingival corrections.