What is dental surgery?
It is a procedure to remove an irreparable tooth using fillings or other traditional procedures, such as in cases where one of the teeth is severely damaged, buried under the gums, or has a deformity that’s affecting the root.
When does a doctor decide on dental surgery?
- when the tooth has been smashed or broken badly.
- If the molar has a deformed root, for example, root curvature or a very long root.
- If it’s a buried tooth-like: the wisdom tooth.
- if the bone tissue around the molar is dense or inflexible.
- Removal of a stuck root tip
Forms of dental surgery
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sinus lift surgery
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Bone grafting
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gum implants
What is a sinus lift procedure?
It is a process that aims to build the upper jaw bone when the amount of upper jaw bone is so low due to bone absorption that it is not enough to handle dental implants. This procedure increases the thickness of the bottom of the jawbone sinus to gain enough bone thickness for dental implants.
A sinus lift is carried out with local anaesthesia, as in most cases there is no need for general anaesthesia.
there are two options for the operation, either with internal entrance or external entrance.
What happens after the sinus lift?
After the sinus lift, attention should be paid to the treated area, you should avoid significant pressure when blowing your nose and in the first week after surgery, it is enough to only wipe your nose gently.
You should not use a toothbrush in the treated area and you should maintain good hygiene using mouth wash.
alcohol and nicotine prevent the healing of wounds and should be avoided after surgery, also the patient should avoid great physical effort such as weightlifting and sports in the first week.
Bone grafting
It is a surgery to compromise the missing parts of the bone that have been exposed to complex fractures, which may cause a serious health risk to humans.
or in cases of fractures where the bone is not properly fused. The bone generally can completely regenerate itself.
Types and sources of implanted jawbones
Human implants are extracted from the human body itself (e.g., behind the wisdom tooth), artificial bone implants, bone implants are extracted from animal sources. One of these techniques is chosen depending on the patient’s condition and the area of bone to treat.
Qualified for jaw bone transplantation
Dental bone transplantation is a necessary process for anyone who needs to make up their teeth or remove the damage that affected the jaw area. This process is often preceded by dental implants because implantation requires certain space and density in the jawbones.
Implantation of gum tissue
What is gum recession?
Gum recession is marginal damage and receding of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth, exposing more tooth circumference, or tooth root.
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What diseases can affect the gums
- Gum abscess
Gum abscess, a local gathering of pus inside gum tissue, is a type of dental abscess - Gingivitis
It is a severe inflammation of the gums that can lead to tooth loss and other health complications. Gingivitis is a serious infection of the gums that destroys soft tissues. And leaving it untreated, can destroy bone supporting teeth.
How is gum tissue transplanted?
This is a relatively quick and simple surgery in which a gum specialist removes healthy gum tissue from the surface of the mouth and uses it to correct the gums in the places where the gums have decomposed.
In this way, the gum specialist doctor:
- removes part of the roof of the mouth tissue as well as some of its lower tissues
- To cover the root of the tooth, the surgeon sews the taken tissue on the existing gum tissue
- Removed oral tissue is returned to take the lower tissue and sew it in its first place.
Post-gum transplant
After a gum transplant, you should take into account the following steps to heal better and faster:
- Avoid strong exercises
- Use a special mouthwash to prevent stain formation
- Eat soft and cold foods such as ice cream, pasta, eggs, milk and soft cheese
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid cleaning the treated area with dental floss or a toothbrush
- Use antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection
- Avoid eating foods that are difficult to chew