Dental surgery may be necessary in cases of extensive jaw, gum and tooth damage to restore functionality and relieve pain.

Oral surgeries are generally covered by dental insurance; however, in certain instances medical insurance may be necessary.

Before undergoing oral surgery, always follow the instructions of your dental team and arrange for transportation and any medication necessary during recovery.jeddah dental clinic
Types

Dental surgery encompasses an array of medical and surgical procedures designed to modify teeth, gums, or jaw bones artificially. Dental surgeons specialize in this field with additional training than is typically received by regular dentists.

Some of the more frequently performed oral surgeries include dental implant placement, wisdom teeth extraction and orthognathic jaw surgery (orthognathic). Dental implants serve to replace missing teeth; acting like tooth roots they stimulate bone growth for a fuller smile and healthier lifestyle.

Endodontic surgery includes root canals or apicoetomies (root-end resections). Apicoetomies involve entering through gums into the end of a tooth (called its apex) to surgically remove diseased tissue, replacing it with inert material and then sealing over.

Prosthodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with adding or repairing prosthetic devices to existing teeth or jaw bones, such as crowns, veneers or bridges that strengthen damaged ones or enhance their aesthetic appeal. Examples include crowns, veneers or bridges which restore strength or enhance appearance to damaged tooth structures.
Procedures

Dental surgery can address various dental and oral issues that impact your teeth, jaws and mouth. Furthermore, oral surgeons are often recommended by dentists when non-surgical solutions cannot solve an issue effectively.

Tooth extraction is one of the most frequently performed dental surgical procedures, involving extraction of infected, dead or redundant wisdom teeth that no longer fit within modern jaws. The procedure may be carried out under either local or general anesthesia.

Root canal treatment can save infected tooth roots from extraction by extracting dead ones, cleaning, and filling any space left by them. Titanium implants replace missing teeth; their titanium studs fuse to bone in your jaws to form a strong base for artificial ones to sit atop. Implant processes usually last six months with proper oral hygiene practices being maintained for them.
Sedation

Sedation refers to the state of calmness, relaxation or sleepiness brought on by drugs. Sedation is commonly used during medical or surgical procedures to control anxiety; sometimes combined with an analgesic (painkiller).

On the opposite end of the spectrum from general anesthesia, which renders you unconscious and inresponsive to physical or verbal stimulation, lies mild sedation - usually only slightly drowsy - while moderate sedation will likely make you sleep through most or all of the procedure and leave little trace behind in terms of memory or experience.

Deeper forms of sedation may be used during highly complex oral surgery procedures, such as wisdom tooth extraction. Such procedures require special permission from the dental board, with facilities offering these treatments also needing to be accredited by them. Nurses providing procedural sedation must meet nursing standards while being adept at monitoring vital signs during this treatment.
Recovery

Recovery time from dental surgery varies, depending on the procedure chosen, but generally speaking a patient should expect to be fully recovered within about a week. While healing may cause discomfort or pain at certain spots in your body, painkillers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen may help alleviate such discomfort or pain.

To expedite recovery, it's essential to follow your surgeon's post-op instructions for faster healing. This means keeping the surgical site protected and avoiding chewy or hard foods that could aggravate it; in addition to drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Ice packs can help alleviate pain and swelling for several hours after surgery, but care must be taken not to leave them on for more than 15 minutes at a time as prolonged application could cause tissue numbing and even burns. In the first 24 hours after surgery it's wise to consume soft foods such as soups, mashed potatoes, yogurt and smoothies as these provide nourishment while soft tissues heal themselves more rapidly.