What Necessitates Oral Surgeries?

A dentist may recommend oral surgery if you have the following:

• Badly broken teeth
• Extensive tooth decay
• Impacted teeth
• Wisdom teeth removal
• Missing teeth
• Sinus lift
• Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD)
• Sleep apnea

There are several types of oral surgeries a dentist may recommend. They include the following:

• Tooth extraction – This is the most common type of oral surgery. Also known as tooth removal, this procedure may be recommended if you have periodontitis (gum disease), severe tooth decay, wisdom teeth complications, or dental trauma.
• Dental bone graft – A dentist may recommend a dental bone graft if you’ve lost bone density in your jaw. This procedure restores volume and density in the jawbone, readying the area for dental implants later.
• Dental implants – Most dentists consider dental implants as the longest-lasting and most reliable teeth replacement option. These implants include small-threaded posts made of medical-grade zirconia or titanium embedded into the jaw to replace missing teeth roots.
• Sleep apnea surgery – Severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may need surgical intervention to correct.