Oral Surgery
1. Surgical Tooth Extraction
-
Surgical tooth extraction is intended for patients with teeth that cannot be saved using standard dental methods, such as severely broken or heavily infected teeth. The procedure is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon under local anaesthesia and typically takes 15–45 minutes, depending on the complexity.
-
This treatment allows for the safe removal of the tooth and prepares the mouth for future restorative procedures.
How to know if you need it:
-
If the tooth is broken down to the root, causes persistent pain, is infected, forms recurring abscesses, or is difficult to access with a conventional extraction.
2. Wisdom Tooth Removal
-
Wisdom tooth removal is recommended for teenagers and adults whose developing wisdom teeth are causing pain, inflammation, crowding or disruption of neighbouring teeth. The procedure is performed by a specialist dentist and usually takes 20–60 minutes.
-
Removing wisdom teeth in time reduces the risk of pain, swelling, infections and bite problems in the future.
How to know if you need it:
-
If you experience pain or swelling at the back of the mouth, unpleasant taste or odour, difficulty opening your mouth, inflamed gums or irregular wisdom tooth growth.
3. Apicoectomy
-
An apicoectomy is a surgical treatment of the tooth’s root, intended for patients whose infection has not resolved after conventional root canal therapy. The procedure involves removing the tip of the root and cleaning the surrounding infected tissue.
-
It is performed by a specialist dentist and prevents further inflammation while preserving the natural tooth.
How to know if you need it:
-
If you have chronic pain, recurring abscesses, swelling, or an infection that persists despite previous root canal treatment.
4. Soft Tissue Surgery
-
Soft tissue procedures address issues involving the gums, lesions, cysts or other soft tissue abnormalities. This type of surgery improves gum health, smile aesthetics and prepares the mouth for future dental treatments.
-
The procedure is performed by a specialist dentist and may last from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the complexity.
How to know if you need it:
-
If you have inflamed gums, excess tissue, cysts, gum recession or require tissue correction before getting a prosthesis or implant.
5. Pre-Prosthetic Surgical Adjustments
-
Pre-prosthetic surgery is intended for patients preparing for dentures or implants, ensuring optimal shape and condition of the bone and soft tissues. These procedures may include gum reshaping, bone contouring or jaw preparation for ideal prosthetic placement.
-
The treatment is carried out by a specialist dentist and ensures functional and aesthetic stability for the final restorations.
How to know if you need it:
-
If you are preparing for a new denture, have irregular bone or tissue structure, experience discomfort with your current prosthesis, or require improved support for a future restoration.