What is dental surgery, and what are its benefits?
Posted on 12/5/2022 by Rendon Orthodontics |
 Dental surgery is a surgical procedure done on your jaws, gums, teeth, and oral structures. It comprises gum grafts, extractions, jaw surgeries, and implants. The procedure is usually conducted by a periodontist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who is a professional with advanced training in dental surgery processes.
Who is a candidate for dental surgery
The dentist will suggest you have dental surgery if you have excessive tooth decay, gum disease, missing teeth, or badly broken teeth. Also, if you have impacted teeth, bone loss in your jaw, and benign oral pathology, you need oral surgery. Besides, dental surgery is ideal for people who suffer from sleep apnea, oral cancer, and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD).
Types of dental surgery
There are different types of dental surgeries that one can undergo. The common ones consist of dental bone grafts, corrective jaw surgery, tooth extraction, periodontal surgery, dental implants, cleft lip & palate repair, and sleep apnea surgery.
What are the benefits of a dental surgery
There is no doubt that dental surgery will repair your oral health problem, and it has numerous benefits. First, the surgery helps to restore deficits and prevent permanent damage. This is because maxillary and mandibular jaw problems are progressive and will worsen if left untreated. A dental surgery will help treat these bone defects, preventing them from deteriorating. This will enhance your beauty and smile again. Besides, dental surgery will prevent tooth loss and restore your teeth when it is done on time. It also addresses an underlying problem, such as misaligned jaws, to restore function and improve your aesthetics. Another significant benefit of dental surgery is that it helps restore your smile for people with cleft palate, missing teeth, and visible tumors on your gum or lip.
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