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Oral surgery is a specialised area of dentistry involving the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the teeth, jaws, mouth, and surrounding tissues.

Oral surgery may be recommended for conditions such as impacted wisdom teeth, difficult tooth extractions, dental infections, jaw cysts, facial trauma, bone loss, and dental implant procedures.

Oral surgical procedures are performed with appropriate local anaesthesia, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. Some swelling, soreness, or discomfort may occur during recovery.

Wisdom tooth surgery involves removing a wisdom tooth that is impacted, partially erupted, infected, overcrowded, or causing damage to adjacent teeth. The procedure may be straightforward or surgical depending on the tooth's position.

Removal may be recommended if the tooth is causing pain, infection, decay, gum problems, cyst formation, or damage to neighbouring teeth. An assessment and appropriate imaging help determine whether removal is necessary.

A surgical extraction may be required when a tooth cannot be removed easily using a conventional extraction technique. It may involve accessing the tooth through the gum and, when necessary, carefully sectioning the tooth.

In many cases, dentists aim to preserve natural teeth whenever possible. Depending on the condition, options may include root canal treatment, crowns, periodontal treatment, or other restorative procedures. Extraction is considered when a tooth cannot be predictably saved.

Some pain, swelling, and mild bleeding are common after oral surgery. Your surgical team will provide specific instructions regarding diet, oral hygiene, medication, and activity during recovery.

Recovery varies according to the procedure and individual healing. Many patients experience significant improvement within several days, while deeper surgical procedures may require a longer recovery period.

A dental implant is a biocompatible replacement for the root of a missing tooth. It can support a crown, bridge, or denture and help restore chewing function and appearance.

Not everyone requires bone grafting. If there is insufficient bone volume or density for predictable implant placement, bone grafting or another augmentation procedure may be recommended.

Bone grafting is a procedure used to rebuild or augment areas of deficient jawbone. It may be performed to support dental implants or reconstruct areas affected by tooth loss, infection, trauma, or other conditions.

Cysts and tumours can develop in the jawbones or oral tissues. Many are benign, but any suspicious lesion requires appropriate clinical and radiographic assessment and, when indicated, biopsy or surgical management.

A biopsy involves removing a small sample of tissue for laboratory examination. It helps establish an accurate diagnosis when an abnormal area in the mouth or jaw requires further investigation.

Facial trauma surgery involves the assessment and treatment of injuries to the facial bones, jaws, teeth, and surrounding soft tissues following accidents, falls, sports injuries, or other trauma.

Yes. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to evaluate and manage many types of facial and jaw fractures, with treatment depending on the location, severity, and nature of the injury.

Corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, is used to address certain skeletal jaw discrepancies that cannot be adequately corrected with orthodontic treatment alone. It may improve both function and facial balance.

Some procedures can be performed under local anaesthesia, while selected complex procedures may be carried out with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the procedure, patient needs, and medical assessment.

As with any surgical procedure, risks can include pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, delayed healing, or temporary changes in sensation. Your surgeon will discuss procedure-specific risks and precautions before treatment.

Inform your surgeon about medical conditions, allergies, medications, previous surgeries, and any relevant dental or medical history. This information helps ensure appropriate treatment planning and safety.

Contact your dental team promptly if you experience persistent or increasing bleeding, rapidly worsening swelling, severe uncontrolled pain, fever, or other concerning symptoms. Difficulty breathing or swallowing requires immediate emergency medical attention.

Certain oral and maxillofacial procedures can contribute to facial balance and aesthetics, particularly when treating jaw discrepancies, facial trauma, or reconstructive conditions. Treatment planning considers both function and appearance where appropriate.

Your surgeon will provide procedure-specific instructions. These may include information about eating and drinking, medications, oral hygiene, transportation, and post-operative care.

Follow your surgeon's instructions carefully, maintain appropriate oral hygiene, avoid smoking or tobacco, follow dietary recommendations, and attend scheduled follow-up appointments.

The goal is to treat disease or injury, relieve pain, preserve or restore oral function, and where appropriate, restore facial form and aesthetics, while achieving safe and predictable surgical outcomes.