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Oral surgery covers all surgical procedures in the mouth that go beyond normal dental treatment. We carry out these procedures with the necessary care, modern instruments and a clear concept for pain management and safety, usually as an outpatient, under local anaesthetic and with a short recovery period.
Our main procedures
Wisdom tooth removal
Wisdom teeth are the most common candidates for dental surgery. They may need to be removed if there is not enough space for them, if they are partly or completely inside the bone, if they repeatedly cause inflammation or if they endanger the neighbouring teeth. In many cases, several wisdom teeth can be removed gently in a single session.
Apicoectomy (root tip resection)
If inflammation persists at the tip of the root after root canal treatment, an apicoectomy can still save the tooth: through a small opening in the gum, the inflamed root tip is removed, the area is cleaned and the canal is tightly sealed from below. This is an alternative to extraction that preserves the tooth.
Implant surgery
Placing dental implants is a surgical procedure. We plan the most suitable position digitally in advance, if necessary with a three-dimensional cone beam CT scan (CBCT), and place the implant gently. You will find more information on our implantology page.
Bone augmentation
If the existing jawbone is not sufficient for an implant, the bone can be built up in a targeted way, for example with bone substitute material, your own bone or protective membranes. We carry out smaller augmentations directly at our practice.
Cyst removal
Cysts in the jaw are fluid-filled cavities that often show up as incidental findings on X-rays. They should be removed, as they can displace the bone. The procedure is carried out gently, and the resulting cavity fills with the body’s own tissue again during healing.
Surgical tooth removal
Some teeth cannot simply be “pulled”, for example broken-off roots, badly damaged teeth or fragments displaced in the bone. Here, a small surgical access is needed. This, too, is part of oral surgery.
Periodontal surgery
With advanced periodontitis, a small procedure can be useful to clean deep gum pockets under direct vision or to cover exposed root surfaces with the body’s own tissue. These procedures are part of a structured periodontal treatment concept.
How an operation at our practice works
Preliminary consultation & planning
We discuss the procedure with you in detail, clarify pre-existing conditions and possible risks and, where necessary, plan using X-rays or a cone beam CT scan.
Preparation
On the day of the operation, you will have enough time to settle in. A reliable local anaesthetic numbs the area to be treated.
The procedure itself
We work with modern instruments in a way that is gentle on the tissue. Most procedures take between 20 and 60 minutes.
Straight afterwards
We give you clear instructions for the first hours and days and make sure you feel well before you go home.
Aftercare
A follow-up appointment takes place a few days later. We assess how the wound is healing and remove stitches if necessary.
Anaesthesia
We carry out oral surgery procedures under local anaesthetic. We do not offer nitrous oxide, sedation or general anaesthesia. If you have severe anxiety or a strong gag reflex, we plan extra time and breaks and talk the procedure through with you calmly beforehand.
After the operation: the first 24 hours
Take it easy, cool the affected area and avoid sport, hot drinks and nicotine. You will always receive detailed written instructions to take home and, of course, our emergency number in case something does not go as expected.