Dental surgery
Dental Surgery
Dental surgery (/ˈdɛntəl ˈsɜːrdʒəri/), from the Latin dens meaning tooth and chirurgia meaning surgery, is a specialized branch of medicine that involves the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.
Types of Dental Surgery
There are several types of dental surgeries, including:
- Endodontic (surgery involving the pulp or root of the tooth)
- Prosthodontics (dental prosthetics, including dental crowns and dental bridges)
- Orthodontic treatment and surgery (construction of braces and other treatments to correct teeth alignment)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (extractions and facial surgery)
Procedures
Common procedures in dental surgery include:
- Tooth extraction: This is often the last resort to prevent further damage to the structure of the mouth or severe infection.
- Root canal: This procedure involves removing the tooth's center, or pulp, and filling the pulp cavity.
- Dental implant: This is a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.
Risks and Complications
Like any surgery, dental surgery carries some risks. These can include infection, a reaction to anesthesia, and damage to nearby teeth, blood vessels, or nerves.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dental surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Dental surgery
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