Oral surgery
TIA dentico, Belgrade - Oral surgery
Oral Surgery
Oral surgery includes surgical procedures performed in the oral cavity. It is closely connected with other branches of dental medicine, such as prosthodontics and implantology. The most common oral surgical procedures in dental practice include tooth extractions and dental implant placement.
Procedures performed in the clinic include standard oral surgical techniques such as alveotomy, apicoectomy, and tooth extraction. These procedures are carried out painlessly under local anesthesia, with every effort made to minimize trauma to the patient and surrounding tissues.
If certain medical procedures are required before prosthetic work, the following may be performed:
- Bone shaping
- Bone preservation after tooth extraction
- Sinus lift
- Root tip removal
- As well as apicoectomy and alveotomy
Oral Surgery and Surgical Procedures
Dental Implant Placement
After tooth extraction, it is often necessary to place implants to preserve the function of the chewing system. Dentists recommend them as a minimally invasive and protective therapy for toothless spaces.
Implants allow for the replacement of one or more missing teeth in just a few visits to the clinic. They offer an elegant solution for restoring chewing function, aesthetic appearance, and proper speech.
In addition, implants prevent jawbone resorption, which naturally occurs after tooth loss, thereby preserving the health and structure of the jaw.
Alveotomy – Tooth or Root Extraction
There is often a need to extract a wisdom tooth that hasn’t fully erupted. This condition can lead to difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene, which in turn may cause gum inflammation and tooth decay.
If the tooth hasn’t fully emerged and is not visible, an alveotomy and bone remodeling are performed. This approach facilitates the extraction and reduces the risk of complications.
Sinus Lift – Elevation of the Sinus Floor
Oral surgery addresses conditions that may interfere with the placement of dental implants. One of the most common issues we encounter is pneumatization of the maxillary sinus—a condition where the sinuses are excessively filled with air, resulting in insufficient bone for secure implant placement.
To resolve this, a procedure known as a sinus lift (or sinus floor elevation) is performed. This technique creates the necessary conditions for successful implant placement. During the procedure, artificial bone or the patient’s own bone is used, depending on the specific case.
Apicoectomy
After prolonged endodontic treatment, some teeth may develop chronic inflammation that does not respond to conventional therapy. In such cases, an apicoectomy is performed—a procedure in which the tip of the tooth root affected by inflammation is surgically removed.
This intervention removes the inflamed tissue and the root tip, creating favorable conditions for healing and preserving the tooth.