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After dental or medical school, oral surgeons must complete a 4-year residency.
Extractions are performed on teeth that have experienced damage that can’t be remedied by less invasive means. Damage can be caused by oral injuries, gum disease, or tooth decay. Extractions are also required to prepare for certain restorative treatments, like dentures or dental implants.
For instance, a full arch of dentures can only be fitted when there are no remaining teeth. Patients with one or several teeth left will need to have them extracted before moving forward with dentures. Some extractions are less complex than others, but in general, they are classified as oral surgeries.
Bone grafts, sometimes called bone tissue transplants, are used to repair weak, fractured or otherwise damaged bones within the body. The most common bone grafting procedures are performed as a preparation for dental implant placement.
When a patient loses a tooth, the jaw bone underneath is no longer stimulated by the natural processes of chewing and speaking, causing the bone to weaken and deteriorate. Dental implants can help stop this process, but the weakened jaw bone needs to be strengthened in order to properly support the post of a dental implant. Utilizing processed bone minerals, bone grafting helps to stimulate the formation of new bone. The initial healing and recovery from the surgery is similar to that of a tooth extraction, but it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months for the graft to completely bond with your existing bone tissue.
The alveolar ridge is the small protuberance that exists right behind the upper front teeth. An alveoloplasty, also called an alveoplasty, is a relatively common oral surgery during which the alveolar ridge is surgically re-contoured and smoothed-out. An alveoloplasty may be performed as a stand-alone procedure after a tooth extraction, or in preparation for a denture or dental implant placement. Recontouring helps optimize the shape of the alveolar ridge to help reduce complications, increase the longevity and stability of the dental prosthetic, while helping to boost patient comfort overall.
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that generally grow in between the ages of 17-25. Because many people simply don't have space in their mouths to accommodate wisdom teeth, particularly if they have had orthodontic work, they tend to cause issues as they are growing in.
As they begin to erupt, wisdom teeth can crowd your other teeth, causing them to shift and become misaligned. Additionally, wisdom teeth have a tendency to become impacted, leading to painful infections. Because of the discomfort and dental issues wisdom teeth can cause, most people have them extracted when they begin to grow in.
The most common oral surgeries are wisdom tooth extractions.
After dental or medical school, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon must complete additional special training and education. At the minimum, oral surgeons carry out a 4-year residency at a hospital-based surgical program alongside other medical residents across a range of different specialties, including experience with anesthesiology.
Every oral surgery is unique, so the time it takes to perform depends on the procedure itself and the complexity of your case. Simple treatments, like tooth extractions, can take as little time as a few minutes once you’re properly sedated. More complex procedures, like full-arch dental implant placements, can take hours. Your oral surgeon will provide you with a personalized treatment plan detailing the procedure, along with details about how to prepare and what to expect on the day of treatment.
Similarly to the time it takes to complete, the cost of oral surgery varies greatly from procedure to procedure. More complex procedures tend to be more expensive than simpler ones. If your oral surgery isn’t covered by your dental and/or medical insurance, there may be financing options available, either in the form of payment plans or loans, so you can get the care you need.
Depending on your coverage and the procedure you are receiving, oral surgery may be covered. Reach out to both your dental and medical insurance providers to see if they cover your treatment, as the surgery may qualify as a medically necessary procedure.
Most oral surgeries only take 3 days to recover from.
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