Principles and Techniques for Removal of Retained Roots
Dento-alveolar surgery forms a core component of oral and maxillofacial surgical practice and is an essential skill for dental practitioners. Among its most common procedures is the removal of retained tooth roots. Root removal may appear deceptively simple; however, it often presents significant clinical challenges due to anatomical limitations, pathological changes, patient-related factors, and proximity […]
Dento-Alveolar Surgery, Bisphosphonates, and MRONJ
Dento-alveolar surgery forms a core component of oral and maxillofacial practice and includes procedures such as tooth extraction, surgical removal of teeth, alveoloplasty, and minor bone surgery. While these interventions are routine in the general population, they become significantly more complex in patients receiving medications that alter bone metabolism and vascularity. Among the most clinically […]
Post-Operative Bleeding in Oral Surgery
Post-operative bleeding is one of the most common and anxiety-provoking complications encountered in oral surgery. Although most cases are minor and self-limiting, uncontrolled bleeding can lead to significant morbidity, patient distress, delayed healing, infection, and in rare cases, life-threatening complications. Effective management requires a sound understanding of haemostasis, careful surgical technique, accurate diagnosis of the […]
Dental Extraction: Principles, Techniques & Complications
Dental extraction is one of the most frequently performed procedures in general dental practice and oral surgery. Despite its routine nature, tooth extraction should never be considered trivial. It is, by definition, a minor surgical procedure that involves deliberate trauma to hard and soft tissues, with the potential for local and systemic complications. A sound […]
Oral Surgery Instruments and Their Clinical Uses
Oral surgery relies heavily on the correct selection and skilled use of surgical instruments. While clinical judgment and anatomical knowledge are fundamental, the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of oral surgical procedures are closely linked to the operator’s familiarity with instruments. Each tool is designed with a specific purpose, and improper use can lead to complications […]
Asepsis, Antisepsis, and Infection Control in Oral Surgery
Oral surgery is an invasive discipline within dentistry that inevitably exposes both patients and healthcare professionals to microorganisms. The oral cavity harbors one of the most complex microbial ecosystems in the human body, containing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Many of these organisms are harmless commensals; however, under surgical conditions they may become pathogenic, leading […]