Minor Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
Pre-prosthetic surgery refers to surgical procedures carried out on the oral hard and soft tissues with the aim of improving the foundation for a dental prosthesis. These procedures are not performed for disease management alone, but rather to enhance comfort, stability, retention, and function of dentures or other prosthetic appliances. Among these procedures, minor pre-prosthetic […]
The Maxillary Antrum
The maxillary antrum, more commonly referred to as the maxillary sinus, plays a crucial role in dentistry and oral surgery due to its close anatomical and functional relationship with the maxillary teeth. Its proximity to the posterior maxillary dentition makes it particularly vulnerable during dental extractions and other surgical procedures. Pathology of the maxillary antrum […]
Non-Tumour Hard Tissue Lumps of the Oral Region
Hard tissue lumps of the oral and maxillofacial region are frequently encountered in dental and oral surgery practice. These lesions may arise from bone, cartilage, or calcified tissues and range from benign developmental anomalies to metabolic bone disorders. While many of these conditions are non-neoplastic and asymptomatic, their clinical and radiographic appearance may mimic tumours, […]
Dento-Facial Infections
Dento-facial infections are among the most common yet potentially dangerous infections encountered in dental and oral surgery practice. Although many begin as localized odontogenic problems, they can rapidly progress into severe, life-threatening conditions if not recognized and managed promptly. A critical principle in managing dento-facial infections is understanding that antibiotics alone are rarely definitive treatment; […]
Orthodontic surgical procedures
Orthodontic treatment frequently relies on close collaboration between the orthodontist and the oral surgeon. While many orthodontic problems can be managed with appliances alone, a subset of cases requires adjunctive surgical intervention to achieve optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. Dento-alveolar surgery encompasses a group of minor oral surgical procedures that facilitate orthodontic tooth movement, eruption, […]
Removal of Third Molars
The removal of third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, is one of the most frequently performed procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery and general dental practice. Despite its routine nature, third molar surgery remains a complex and sometimes controversial topic due to variations in indications, surgical difficulty, patient morbidity, and evolving clinical guidelines. […]