DENTOALVEOLAR SURGERY
Surgical removal of teeth
Removal of many teeth may be straightforward and carried out by your dentist. In some instances your Dentist may refer you to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to have teeth removed. The reasons for referral may include
Complex medical problems such as bleeding disorders
Teeth that are close to important structures such as the sinus or nerves
Teeth which are expected to be difficult to remove such as broken down, heavily filled teeth or teeth that have complex root shapes
An anxious patient who prefers to be sedated or anaesthetised for their procedure
Exposure of teeth
Some adult teeth fail to erupt on their own and will remained buried in the jaw. This may happen due to the premature loss of deciduous teeth (commonly referred to as baby teeth) or dental crowding. Sometimes it may happen for no apparent reason.
An absent tooth can be noticeable in your smile and can lead to major problems with your bite. Cysts may even arise around a tooth which fails to erupt.
In these cases a tooth may need to be exposed surgically by creating a pathway through the gum for the tooth to erupt through. Often an orthodontic appliance is attached to the tooth to allow it to move into the correct position. We will work together with your Orthodontist to plan your exposure procedure.