ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANTOLOGY
Dental surgery, or oral surgery, is a medical specialism that encompasses all surgical procedures aimed at treating conditions of the oral cavity that cannot be managed with medication or simple procedures.
The aim of dental surgery is to restore oral balance, both aesthetically and functionally.
Dental surgery: when is it necessary?
Over time, changes in the oral cavity can lead to problems affecting not only the teeth, but also the gums and the jawbone.
Dental surgery carried out by specialist dentists, such as those at the Metica Medical and Physiotherapy Centre, can be essential for resolving specific problems and may prove crucial in preventing future issues linked to tissue inflammation, deep caries and the eruption of wisdom teeth, all of which can compromise overall oral health.
Dental implantology is a branch of dentistry that aims to restore missing teeth by inserting artificial titanium roots (dental implants).
Essentially, implantology is a restorative procedure designed for people who have lost their natural teeth.
Artificial teeth are designed to replace missing natural teeth, both in terms of appearance and chewing function.
Following the loss of a tooth, dental implantology offers a range of options:
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partial or full removable dentures
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bridges on natural teeth
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restoration using dental implants
During the first appointment, the specialist dentist (implantologist) explains a suitable treatment plan to the patient.The implantologist carries out a thorough diagnostic assessment, using diagnostic tests such as X-rays, orthopantomograms and Digital Dental Scan (3D) CT scans.
Before a dental implant procedure, to ensure the best possible outcome, the implantologist prepares a computer-guided treatment plan to be used during the placement of the implant.
Computer-guided treatment planning is a particularly useful tool in dental implantology, as it increases the precision of implant placement and reduces the invasiveness of the surgery, to the patient’s benefit.