What is Treatment?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that diagnoses and treats congenital or acquired diseases of the soft and hard tissues in the mouth, jaw, and face. This discipline encompasses the medical and surgical treatment of aesthetic, functional, and speech (phonation) problems caused by infection, trauma, or pathological reasons. Requiring advanced technology and expertise, this field offers solutions to all complex surgical needs of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Who is it suitable for?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers a very wide range of conditions and is suitable for all patients experiencing the following problems:
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People with impacted, partially impacted or misaligned teeth (particularly wisdom teeth),
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Those who require dental implant treatment due to missing teeth,
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Those in whom cystic or tumourous formations or lesions have been detected in the jawbone or at the root tips (those requiring apical resection),
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People experiencing acute or chronic infections in the mouth, jaw and face,
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Patients who have sustained fractures in the jaw and facial region as a result of an accident or trauma,
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Those who require surgical preparation of oral tissues prior to prosthetic treatment (pre-prosthetic surgery),
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People experiencing maxillary sinus problems related to the teeth and jaw,
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Individuals with malocclusion who require surgical correction of aesthetic or functional deformities (orthognathic surgery).
How Does the Treatment Process Work?
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Clinical and Radiological Examination: Our oral and maxillofacial surgeon carries out an intraoral examination of the patient. Where necessary, the surgical site is examined in detail using 3D dental tomography (CBCT) or panoramic X-rays.
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Personalised Planning: Based on the data obtained, and taking the patient’s overall state of health into account, the most appropriate surgical plan is drawn up.
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Surgical Procedure: The planned operation is carried out under local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia, depending on the extent of the procedure and the patient’s level of anxiety, in a fully sterile clinical or hospital setting.
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Recovery and Follow-up: The medication prescribed by the doctor following the operation should be taken. Follow-up appointments are scheduled on specified dates to have the stitches removed and to monitor tissue healing.
Points to Bear in Mind Before Treatment
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The patient’s general state of health, any chronic conditions (high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, etc.) and any medication they take regularly (particularly blood thinners) must be fully disclosed to the doctor.
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You should take care to maintain good oral hygiene before the procedure and brush your teeth before coming to the clinic.
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If the procedure is to be carried out under sedation or general anaesthesia, the fasting and fluid restriction period specified by the doctor (usually 6–8 hours prior to the procedure) must be strictly adhered to.
Post-Treatment Precautions
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Controlling Bleeding and Swelling: The gauze pad placed after the operation should be bitten down on firmly for the duration specified by the doctor (usually 30–45 minutes). To minimise any swelling and bruising, intermittent external ice packs should be applied for the first 24 hours.
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Diet: In the first few days, you should avoid foods that are very hot, very cold, hard or grainy; you should eat lukewarm, soft foods (purees, soups, yoghurt, etc.).
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Habits: As these have a direct and adverse effect on the healing process, you must absolutely avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, particularly during the first few days. You should not perform any actions that create suction, such as spitting or using a straw.
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Medication Use: Antibiotics, painkillers and mouthwashes prescribed by a doctor must be taken in full, adhering to the prescribed timetable.
1. Are jaw surgery procedures painful?
No. All surgical procedures, from the extraction of impacted teeth to implant surgery or cyst treatment, are carried out completely pain-free and without any sensation, using appropriate anaesthetic methods (local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia).
2. What types of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures are performed at your clinic?
At our clinic, we perform: extractions of impacted and complex teeth, implant procedures, surgery for jaw cysts and tumours, apical surgery (apical resection), treatment of jaw fractures, pre-prosthetic surgery, treatment of sinus pathologies, treatment of intraoral soft tissue diseases, and orthognathic surgery to correct jaw deformities are all successfully performed by our specialist dentists.
3. Is it necessary to have all impacted wisdom teeth extracted?
It is not always necessary to extract every impacted tooth. However, if the tooth is causing pain, infection, decay in neighbouring teeth, the formation of cysts in the jawbone, or orthodontic problems (misalignment), it must be surgically extracted. Our specialist will make a clear decision on this following an examination.
4. When can I return to work or school after jaw surgery?
This depends on the extent of the surgical procedure. Whilst patients can usually resume their daily lives the very next day following a simple extraction of an impacted tooth or a single implant procedure, more extensive cyst operations or jaw surgery may require a few days’ rest at home.