Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery is a speciality that includes procedures such as tooth extraction, correction of problems in the jaw structure and treatment of cysts or lesions in the mouth.

• Severely decayed and unrecoverable teeth

• When there is an infection in the tooth roots

• Tooth extraction can be performed when it is necessary to make room for orthodontic treatment.

An impacted tooth is a tooth that is stuck in the jaw bone or gum and cannot come out. It is especially seen in wisdom teeth. In this case, the tooth is removed by a surgical procedure.

No, local anaesthesia is applied during the procedure. Therefore, no pain is felt. There may be a slight discomfort after the procedure, but this passes in a short time.

The healing process usually takes 7-10 days. Hot food and drinks should be avoided for the first 24 hours and oral hygiene should be observed.

The duration of the procedure depends on the treatment performed. A simple tooth extraction takes 15-30 minutes, while more complex procedures can take 1-2 hours.

Yes, this is normal after the procedure. Swelling usually subsides within a few days.

Yes, this is normal after the procedure. Swelling usually subsides within a few days.

Most patients can return to their daily life on the same day after simple procedures. After more complex procedures, a few days of rest may be required.

Most patients can return to their daily life on the same day after simple procedures. After more complex procedures, a few days of rest may be required.

The risk of infection is minimal in procedures performed by a specialist physician under sterile conditions.

Yes, saving the tooth is always our priority. However, in some cases, extraction may be unavoidable.

Yes, you must attend a follow-up appointment on the date specified by your doctor to check the healing and remove the stitches.