Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Oral and maxillo-facial surgery procedures include the surgical treatment of the cervico-facial soft parts, the visceral skull bones, the salivary glands, the temporomandibular joint, reconstructive plastic surgery in the oral and maxillo-facial sphere and the surgical treatment of dento-periodontal lesions.

Dental extraction

By which an irretrievable tooth is extracted, which can no longer be treated by any conservative method

Apical resectionIt

Is a surgical method that consists in removing the apex of a tooth, together with the     periapical tissue, being preceded by correctly performed endodontic treatment.   Indications for apical resection :

• Anatomical conditions that prevent the correct cleaning and obturation of the root canal

• Diseases related to the prosthetic restoration of the involved teeth

• Radical fractures

• Obstacles along the length of the root canal that cannot be overcome by endodontic treatment

• Periapical lesions that cannot be treated by conventional endodontic treatment

• Endodontic treatment failures

Sinus lift

The maxillary sinuses   are open cavities, filled with air, which are located at the level of the jaw, next to the premolars and upper molars.

The sinus lift intervention, carried out by the doctor specialized in maxillofacial surgery, is necessary when the sinus is too close to the level of the jaw and there is not enough bone for the insertion of dental implants.

The intervention will take place, like all other interventions, under local anesthesia, so that the patient does not feel any pain or discomfort.

The specialist in maxillo-facial surgery raises the sinus membrane to the level to allow the insertion of the implant. After the sinus membrane is lifted, bone is added to the newly formed cavity and the implants are inserted.After the sinus-lift intervention, the patient must strictly follow the prescribed medication and the post-operative indications indicated by the specialist, so that there is no pain whatsoever.

Gingival remodeling

• Gingivectomy - with the role of removing excess gum tissue to improve the appearance of the smile. After making sure that all the involved areas are perfectly anesthetized, a small incision is made and the excess gum tissue is removed.

• Gingivoplasty - with the role of surgically remodeling and recontouring the gingival tissue for aesthetic, functional or physiological purposes.Gummy smile can be   caused by excessively grown gum tissue. This gingival tissue can be removed so that after healing the gums have a natural and pleasant appearance.

Periodontal surgery

Periodontal diseases, known as periodontitis , are diseases of the gums, the alveolar bone, as well as the ligaments that support the tooth in the alveolus.

The main cause is the bacterial plaque that causes inflammation of the marginal periodontium.

The initial phase is called gingivitis and is reversible through adequate treatment and maintaining a rigorous hygiene. Untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis or periodontosis and finally to the loss of the teeth on the arch.

Periodontal disease does not hurt, and most of the time the teeth are not affected at all, only the supporting elements: the gum and the bone.

Signs of periodontal disease:

• Gingival bleeding when brushing, masticating or spontaneously

• Bad smellRed-purple gums

• Retraction of the gums and exposure of the root

• Swelling (swelling) of the gums

• Dental mobility

In the early stages, the treatment may consist of simple sanitation, while in the more advanced stages, subgingival curettage will be used to remove the pathological tissues.It is ideal for the patient to see the specialist from the first symptoms of the condition. Thus, the treatment will be short and preventive. Also, there are solutions for periodontal disease in advanced stages, but the later it is identified, the more complex the treatment will be.