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 […]
Principles of Surgery of the Mouth
Oral surgery occupies a unique position within surgical practice. Unlike many other surgical fields, procedures are carried out in an environment that is continuously exposed to microorganisms, mechanical forces, and chemical stimuli. Despite these apparent disadvantages, the mouth is a remarkably forgiving surgical site. Its rich blood supply, rapid healing capacity, and the protective properties […]
Follow-Up and Maintenance of Dental Implants
Dental implants have become a cornerstone of modern restorative dentistry, offering predictable and long-lasting solutions for the replacement of missing teeth. Advances in implant materials, surface technologies, surgical protocols, and prosthetic design have resulted in high survival and success rates. However, implant therapy does not end at placement or prosthetic restoration. Long-term success depends heavily […]