Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Expert Surgical Solutions for Complex Dental and Jaw Issues
Oral surgery is a general term encompassing a wide range of procedures, from treating complex dental problems to restoring oral functions and improving overall dental health. Our highly trained oral surgeons strive to provide specialized care in a comfortable and supportive environment, ensuring the best possible outcomes for every patient.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Procedures
Treatment Detail
Specification
Anesthesia
Local or Sedation
Procedure Time
1 to 3 Hours
Stay in Istanbul
3 to 7 Days
Return to Social Life
3 to 7 Days
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What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialized branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and deformities involving the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. Surgeons specialized in this field are known as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. These experts possess extensive knowledge in both dentistry and medicine.
They perform complex surgical operations that exceed the scope of general dentistry. This specialty addresses both congenital anomalies and problems resulting from later trauma or disease. Treatment methods include surgical procedures as well as conservative therapies. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive the highest standard of comprehensive care.
How Does the Process Work in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
For a patient applying to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, the process begins with a detailed evaluation. During the initial consultation, the patient’s complaints are heard, and a thorough intraoral examination is conducted. Advanced imaging methods such as digital X-rays, panoramic X-rays, or 3D dental computed tomography (CT) are used to establish a precise diagnosis.
Once diagnosed, a customized treatment plan is created. Procedures can be performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia. The surgeon determines the most appropriate anesthesia method to ensure patient comfort and enhance the success of the operation.
After the procedure, patients are given detailed post-operative care instructions to accelerate healing and prevent potential complications. Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor the recovery process and ensure that everything is progressing correctly.
When is Oral Surgery Necessary?
Oral surgery is required to address a variety of health issues and conditions. Tooth extraction is performed when teeth are severely decayed, infected, or positioned incorrectly. Additionally, the removal of impacted wisdom teeth is a common procedure, as these teeth often cause crowding or infection risks due to lack of space.
Oral surgery is also required when placing dental implants to replace lost teeth. Furthermore, jaw irregularities, advanced gum diseases, or oral tumors/cancers may necessitate surgical intervention. Such procedures are carried out to protect oral health and provide positive effects on overall systemic health.
These operations aim to improve patients’ oral health and general quality of life. Oral surgery is typically performed by oral surgeons, and appropriate treatment plans are created based on each patient’s specific condition.
Common Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Applications
Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers comprehensive application areas, allowing for the resolution of both medical and cosmetic problems.
Some of these applications are listed below:
- Implants: Dental, jaw, and facial implants.
- Tooth Extractions: Simple and complex extractions.
- Impacted Tooth Removal: Especially for wisdom teeth.
- Sinus Lifting: Bone grafting to prepare for implants in the upper jaw.
- Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery): Including Genioplasty, Maxillary Osteotomy, Mandibular Osteotomy, and Bimaxillary Osteotomy.
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery: Including Arthrocentesis, Arthroscopy, and Open Joint Surgery.
- Cyst or Tumor Resections: Removal of pathological growths in the oral and maxillofacial region.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, not every impacted tooth needs to be extracted. If the tooth is fully impacted, not damaging neighboring teeth, not causing pain, and not developing cysts around it, it can be monitored with regular checkups. However, if it causes decay, gum inflammation (pericoronitis), or crowding, it needs to be surgically removed.
Yes, it is possible. With today’s surgical techniques, bone volume can be increased using advanced surgical methods such as “Bone Grafting” (bone powder) or “Sinus Lifting” (sinus elevation), creating a suitable base for implant placement.
Alveolitis is a condition in which a blood clot that should form in the extraction site becomes dislodged or breaks down, exposing the bone. It usually occurs within the first 24 hours after surgery due to smoking, tampering with the area, or vigorous shaking, and is quite painful.
It depends on the type of cyst and how it is removed. If the cyst wall is completely removed during the operation, the likelihood of recurrence is low. However, some aggressive cyst types (such as keratocysts) should be closely monitored.