Oral Surgery Treatments We Offer
- Wisdom teeth removal — including impacted and partially erupted wisdom teeth
- Complex tooth extraction — where standard removal is not possible
- Bone grafting — to rebuild bone volume ahead of dental implant placement
- Sinus lift — to create sufficient bone height for upper jaw implants
- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) treatment — to support natural healing after surgery
Below, we dive deeper into the treatments our dentists might recommend oral surgery for…
Wisdom teeth removal
The removal of wisdom teeth is one of the most common surgical procedures carried out in the UK.
- A wisdom tooth extraction will start with the administration of local anaesthetic and the wisdom teeth will be removed during the same dental appointment.
- Some people suffer from overcrowding of teeth within the mouth, often exacerbated when the wisdom teeth break through. On many occasions, wisdom teeth are incorrectly positioned in the mouth, they can potentially cause tooth decay on the teeth next to them and cannot be easily corrected.
- They can cause severe pain and inflammation of the gum. In these situations, the removal of the wisdom teeth may be the best alternative.
Complex tooth extraction
Tooth extraction involves the removal of a tooth from your jaw bone.
- Tooth extraction usually occurs when there is too much damage to a tooth and it simply cannot be repaired.
- Decay, infection and crowding are other key triggers for tooth removal. For Regular extractions patients receive a local anaesthetic, which numbs the area around your tooth so you’ll feel only pressure, not pain, during the procedure.
- The dentist then uses an instrument called an elevator to loosen the tooth and forceps to remove it. Tooth extraction is usually a quick procedure. When you have a damaged tooth, your dentist will aim to fix it and save the tooth by using dental treatments such as root canals, crowns or fillings.
If The Tooth Is Too Badly Damaged Then Extraction Is Needed.
- Excessive tooth decay, tooth infection, and crowding can also lead to tooth extractions.
- Those who get braces may need one or two teeth removed to provide room for their other teeth as they shift into place.
- Additionally, those who are undergoing chemotherapy or are about to have an organ transplant may need compromised teeth removed in order to keep their mouth healthy.
Platelet Rich Fibrin Treatment
Advances in dental treatments techniques and innovative equipment is changing the perception of dental treatments in general, leading to better outcomes and an overall better experience while at the dentist.
PRF is a living biomaterial derived from a patient’s own blood that helps to promote healing and the regeneration of bone and soft tissue, both of which are critical to the success of any oral surgery procedure.
