Dental Medicine
Oral Surgery
Carefully planned procedures, a clearly explained process and an individual approach — from tooth extraction to more complex surgical procedures.
What oral surgery covers
Oral surgery covers surgical procedures in the mouth. At our clinic these are tooth extraction, surgical extraction, alveotomy and apicoectomy.
Extraction is not the first choice. Whether a procedure is needed, and whether the tooth can be saved with another treatment, is assessed after the examination and any diagnostics needed. Only then do we agree on the next step.
Services
Oral surgery procedures
Which procedure is needed depends on the position of the tooth, the condition of the crown and root, and the surrounding bone.
Tooth extraction
- Tooth extraction
- Removal of a tooth that cannot be saved, under local anaesthesia.
Surgical procedures
- Surgical extraction
- When a tooth cannot be removed in the usual way — for example with a broken crown or curved roots — it is removed surgically.
- Alveotomy
- A related surgical procedure to remove a tooth or root that is surrounded by bone or has not erupted. Some wisdom teeth are removed this way.
- Apicoectomy
- Surgical removal of the root tip and the inflamed tissue around it, when inflammation persists after root canal treatment. The aim is to keep the tooth.
Examination & planning
You know what to expect before the procedure
Every procedure begins with a clinical examination and a conversation about your health and any medication you take.
The X-ray is chosen as needed. Where clinically indicated, a 3D CBCT scan shows the position of the tooth and roots and their relation to surrounding structures.
On that basis we explain the procedure, the expected course and recovery.
Steps
What the procedure involves
Examination and diagnostics needed
Clinical examination, medical history and an X-ray chosen according to indication.
Agreeing on and explaining the procedure
We explain the options and the expected recovery, and answer your questions.
The procedure under appropriate local anaesthesia
The procedure is carried out according to the agreed plan.
Individual aftercare and follow-up as needed
Written or verbal instructions for the days after the procedure, and a follow-up visit when needed.
Recovery after the procedure
Recovery depends on the type and complexity of the procedure and on how the tissue heals. After a simple extraction it is usually shorter than after a surgical extraction or alveotomy.
Some discomfort or swelling is possible afterwards. You will receive individual instructions on eating, oral hygiene and what to avoid in the days after the procedure; any medication is decided by the doctor.
If anything concerns you, get in touch with us.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Call us or send an enquiry.
+385 99 268 6537What is the difference between a simple and a surgical extraction?
In a simple extraction the tooth is removed without a surgical approach. A surgical extraction is needed when that is not possible — for example with a broken crown, curved roots or a tooth surrounded by bone.
Does every wisdom tooth need to be removed?
No. A wisdom tooth that has erupted properly, can be cleaned and causes no problems does not need to be removed. We assess this after an examination and an X-ray.
What is an alveotomy?
An alveotomy is the surgical removal of a tooth or root that is surrounded by bone or has not erupted — often a wisdom tooth. It is performed under local anaesthesia, and we discuss the procedure and recovery beforehand.
What is an apicoectomy?
An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the root tip and the inflamed tissue around it. It is considered when inflammation at the root tip persists after root canal treatment, and the aim is to keep the tooth. It is performed under local anaesthesia.
Does tooth extraction hurt?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, so during it you usually feel pressure rather than pain. Some discomfort is possible afterwards; your aftercare instructions explain how to ease it.
Do I need a CBCT scan?
Not always. A CBCT scan is taken when clinically indicated, for example when the relation of the roots to surrounding structures needs to be seen. For many extractions a two-dimensional X-ray is enough.
What does the length of recovery depend on?
On the type and complexity of the procedure, the position of the tooth, your general health and following the aftercare instructions. We explain the expected course of recovery before the procedure.
Related
Related areas
Implantology
Replacing missing teeth with support from your own bone — from a single tooth to a full arch, planned on a three-dimensional scan.
General dentistry
Regular check-ups, prevention and timely treatment — the foundation of healthy teeth, and the best way to reduce the need for more complex treatment.