Oral surgery refers to every surgical procedure performed in or around your mouth and jaw. It is performed by a dental specialist who’s trained to perform certain kinds of oral surgeries. There are many types of oral surgery, comprising surgical procedures such as a tooth removal or a root canal. There are oral surgeries involving the repositioning of the jaw. Many times oral surgery is a requisite for conditions that involve the removal of a tumor. For reliable oral surgery procedure you have to approach any one of a number of different kinds of dental specialists, including endodontists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
Some common types of oral surgeries for teeth and jaw include:
- Impacted wisdom teeth
- Gum graft
- Tooth implants
- Maxillofacial surgery
- Root canal
- Jaw and teeth repair following an injury
Before you undergo any oral surgery it is required that you talk to your dentist about it. You can prepare for an oral surgery in the same way you would for any medical procedure, depending on the type of surgery.
Oral Surgery Chadds Ford PA – as one of dentistry’s specialty areas focuses on the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects related to the functional and esthetical aspects of the face, mouth, teeth and jaws area). In event of functional dental concerns such as keeping teeth, overcoming congenital growth issues, regulatory serious oral disease and treating trauma-related damage overtake esthetics, oral surgeons are the appropriate dental experts with whom you can seek a referral.
Since an oral surgeon is an important link in your referral network of primary care providers they often work hand-in-hand with your dentist to develop orthotics and prosthetic appliances to treat a number of functional issues. You can approach an oral surgeon for conditions including removing diseased and impacted teeth and administering anesthesia. Oral surgeon is the right professional for placing dental implants Wilmington. In collaboration with a cosmetic or restorative dentist who designs your new smile or restorations, your oral surgeon can help with the planning and subsequent placement of your tooth implants. When required they can reconstruct bone in areas for implant placement and, when necessary or desired, modify gum tissue around the implants to produce a more natural and attractive appearance.
In event of facial trauma due to accident oral surgeons are consulted as they are skilled in minor-to-complex facial skin lacerations, set fractured jaw and facial bones, reconnect severed nerves and treat other facial injuries involving the oral tissues, jaws, cheek and nasal bones, eye sockets, and the forehead.
Dr. Sam Khoury is specialized periodontist Wilmington DE received Master of Science degree (MS). He is also board certified by the American Board of Periodontology.
