Here's a breakdown of some key oral surgery procedures offered at Damas Medical Center:

• Tooth Extraction (Simple and Surgical):
  • Simple Extraction: For easily accessible teeth with minimal root involvement, a straightforward extraction is performed using local anesthesia.
  • Surgical Extraction: For impacted teeth (stuck below the gum line), broken teeth, or those with complex root structures, a surgical extraction may be necessary. This minimally invasive procedure involves making a small incision in the gum tissue to access the tooth for removal.

Value of Tooth Extraction: Removes problematic teeth that are severely decayed, infected, causing pain, or impacting other teeth. It also creates space for orthodontic treatment or placement of dental implants.

• Wisdom Teeth Extraction (Simple and Surgical):
  • Simple Extraction: For fully erupted wisdom teeth with minimal root involvement, a simple extraction similar to a regular tooth extraction can be performed.
  • Surgical Extraction: For impacted wisdom teeth, partially erupted wisdom teeth, or those with complex root structures, a surgical extraction may be required. This procedure involves making a small incision in the gum tissue and bone to remove the wisdom tooth.

Value of Wisdom Teeth Extraction: Prevents complications such as impaction, infection, or damage to surrounding teeth. Wisdom teeth extraction also alleviates pain, swelling, and discomfort associated with problematic wisdom teeth.

• Apicectomy: A surgical procedure to save a tooth with a persistent infection at the root tip. During an apicoectomy, the infected root tip is removed, along with the surrounding inflamed tissue. The remaining tooth structure is then sealed with a filling material.

Value of Apicectomy: Preserves a natural tooth by eliminating the infection and allowing the tooth to remain functional. This avoids the need for an extraction and maintains the integrity of the dental arch.

• Gingivectomy: Surgical removal of excess gum tissue that conceals too much tooth surface or creates uneven gum lines. This procedure can be performed for aesthetic reasons or to improve oral hygiene by making teeth easier to clean.

Value of Gingivectomy: Improves aesthetics by creating a more balanced gum line and revealing more tooth surfaces. It also promotes better oral hygiene by eliminating areas where plaque can accumulate.

• Incision and Drainage: A minor surgical procedure to drain pus from an abscess (a collection of infected material) in the gums or jawbone. An incision is made to allow the pus to drain, followed by cleaning and disinfection of the area.

Value of Incision and Drainage: Provides immediate relief from pain and swelling caused by an abscess. It also eliminates the infection and prevents further complications.