Oral surgery: in calm hands, planned on site

Oral surgery in one place

Some oral surgery is a simple extraction, and some needs careful planning. We do both here at the practice, so you do not have to go to another clinic. The procedures are carried out by Dr Olivér Muskát, whose main fields are implantology and oral surgery.

For planning we use a 3D CBCT scan made on site. It shows exactly where the tooth sits, the shape of the roots, and the position of nerves and sinus.

Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth

We remove a tooth when it can no longer be saved, for example because of advanced decay, a fracture or gum disease. Before that, we always check whether there is a chance of keeping it.

A wisdom tooth often has no room, sits at an angle or comes through only partly. It can then cause repeated inflammation and pain, and may damage the tooth next to it. In that case we recommend removing it. The procedure is done under local anaesthetic, and you will not feel pain.

Bone grafting

After a tooth is lost, the jawbone gradually shrinks. If you would like an implant but the bone is not high or wide enough, we strengthen the area with a bone graft.

We place bone graft material in the deficient area, and during healing your body replaces it with its own bone. A bone graft can be done at the same time as the implant or beforehand, as a separate step. We decide which is better based on the 3D scan.

Sinus lift

The sinus lies above the upper back teeth. After teeth are lost, there is often little bone left here. In a sinus lift, we gently raise the membrane that lines the floor of the sinus and place bone graft material in the space.

After healing, the implant can be placed safely in this strengthened bone. In some cases both steps can be done at one appointment.

How to prepare

Before the procedure, tell us which medicines you take, especially blood thinners, osteoporosis medicines or diabetes medicines. These need to be managed in agreement with your own doctor. On the day, have a light meal beforehand, and if a longer operation is expected, it is a good idea to bring someone with you.

What to expect afterwards

After the procedure you also receive the most important information in writing. In the first days:

• cool the area and rest more;
• eat soft, lukewarm food and avoid hot drinks;
• do not smoke, and do not rinse hard;
• take the recommended medicines as instructed.

At the follow-up we check how the wound is healing. If you have anything unexpected, such as increasing pain or bleeding, please call us.