When is oral surgery necessary?
Written by Charan
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Oral surgery may be necessary for various reasons:
- Tooth extractions: Oral surgeons perform extractions for impacted wisdom teeth, severely decayed or damaged teeth, and teeth that need to be removed for orthodontic treatment.
- Dental implants: Oral surgeons place dental implants to replace missing teeth. Implants provide a strong foundation for prosthetic teeth and help restore oral function and aesthetics.
- Corrective jaw surgery: Oral surgeons perform corrective jaw surgery to correct bite problems, such as underbite, overbite, or crossbite. This surgery improves facial symmetry, chewing function, and speech.
- Oral pathology: If a patient has a suspicious oral lesion or tumor, an oral surgeon can perform a biopsy and provide a diagnosis. They may also remove benign or malignant tumors.
- Facial trauma: Oral surgeons are trained to treat facial injuries resulting from accidents, falls, or sports-related incidents. They can reconstruct fractured facial bones, repair soft tissue injuries, and restore facial aesthetics.
These are just a few examples of situations where oral surgery may be necessary. A thorough evaluation by an oral surgeon is essential to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual case.