Oral surgery
Oral surgery is a specialty of Dentistry that surgically treats diseases or defects of the teeth and gums. Among the most frequent treatments in this area we can find gum grafts, gingivectomies, wisdom teeth extractions or canine fenestrations.
Some oral surgery treatments:
Gum graft:
It aims to increase the gingival tissue of a gum that has retracted and exposes the root of the tooth. This occurs as a result of aggressive brushing and causes tooth sensitivity.
Gingivectomy:
It consists of removing part of the gingival tissue from a gum that has grown disproportionately. It aims to discover the tooth to make it look bigger and correct the gingival smile.
Extractions:
They are performed as a last option, when conservative treatment does not work. They are used when the tooth is in poor condition due to caries, a fracture or severe periodontitis.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions:
They are the most common type of extraction. It is done when the wisdom tooth does not have enough room to erupt, causing pain, infection, or other dental problems.
Canine fenestration:
It is performed during an orthodontic treatment. It consists of removing the bone and mucosa that is around an included canine to access it. Thus, the orthodontist can place a bracket and align the fang to the arch.
Coronary lengthening:
It is carried out to remove a part of the gum and expose a larger area of the tooth. It has a restorative objective, since it is performed in cases where there is a cavity or a fracture below the gum.
Apicoectomy:
It is used to eliminate an infection that affects the root of the tooth and adjacent tissues. The causes of this can be extensive caries or severe trauma.
Microperforations:
They are carried out during an orthodontic treatment in which extractions are necessary to gain space. They serve to produce changes in the metabolism of the bone and that the neighboring teeth occupy the empty space faster.
Micro-screws:
They are used during an orthodontic treatment and are small fixations that are placed on the bone. In this way, they serve as an anchor to perform different movements on the teeth.
