Oral Surgery

At our clinics, various out-patient oral surgical procedures are performed using f ully autoclaved, sterile instruments .

Procedures carried out include, but are not limited to:

Dental extractions

Involves removal of teeth under local anaesthesia.

Removal of impacted

teeth

Involves removal of teeth that fail to erupt properly, most commonly the third molar (wisdom) teeth but other teeth can also get impacted. Removal may be simple, or might involve cutting of bone and gums and placement of stitches.

Removal of retained

roots

Badly decayed teeth might break off, leaving root fragments inside the bone. These need to be removed.

Incision and drainage of gums infections

Gums or soft tissue infections in and around the mouth are not uncommon. They may require incision and drainage of the pus for healing to occur.

Bone defect grafting

surgeries

Infections or developmental defects may lead to bone defects that may require bone grafting to restore normal bony contour.

What to expect afterwards?

• Discomfort may vary from person to person and depending on the nature of procedure carried out • Bite firmly on the gauze placed, to control the bleeding • Place an ice bag on the cheek to reduce swelling • Avoid taking hot foodstuffs for 24 hours. Take soft foods for a day or two. • Tooth sensitivity may occur in some patients, the duration and severity may vary from person to person • Over the counter pain-killers may be required. De- sensitizing toothpastes and mouthwashes may be used. • Avoid smoking. • Brushing and Flossing on the surgical area may be delayed according to the procedure carried out, and follow the instructions as given. Other areas may need to be brushed gently. • Dietary restrictions, if any given, may need to be followed