What to expect after periodontal surgery - Post-Operative Guide

Periodontal surgery is one of the phases of gum treatment, and is responsible for the surgical procedure of the gums that are affected by periodontitis.

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The main objective of periodontal surgery is to keep the supporting elements of the tooth healthy. Thanks to this procedure we can eliminate dental stones that could not be removed during the initial phases of periodontal treatment.

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We share a video from Dr. John Thousand IV, DDS, MSD, who explains what periodontal surgery is and the care that a patient should have after the surgical procedure.

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THIRD MOLARS: To extract or not to extract?

Third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, erupt between 18 and 25 years of age. The eruption of this molar usually causes pain and discomfort in the patient that must be treated in time.

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Some of the consequences of not removing wisdom teeth are: accumulation of food, cavities, bad breath, pericoronitis.

Many dentists recommend removing wisdom teeth to prevent some kind of complication. We share an interesting video from the Way To Know channel that explains the reasons for extracting a third molar.

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Webinar - Minor Oral Surgery in Pediatric Dentistry

When performing a surgical procedure in a pediatric patient, some aspects should be assessed, such as the child's behavior. The evaluation of the patient is essential to collect important data before the intervention.

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Dental extraction is one of the routine procedures in dental practice, and in pediatric dentistry the value of a primary tooth must be taken into account, since without it correct chewing is put at risk, as well as the correct position of the permanent tooth. .

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We share with the dental community, a webinar by Dr. Fawaz Siddiqui, who tells us about minor procedures in pediatric dentistry and the care we must take.

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What problems can wisdom teeth cause?

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come out, appearing between the ages of 18 and 25. At the time of eruption they generate a series of discomforts, even infectious processes.

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Among the discomforts generated by the eruption of the wisdom tooth are: pain, inflammation, infection, bad breath, etc. The indicated and definitive treatment is the extraction of the molar.



We share a video from the Top Doctors UK channel, where Dr. Bhavin Visavadia explains to us what are the problems caused by the eruption of the wisdom tooth.

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What are the symptoms of pericoronitis?

Pericoronitis is the infection of the gum that surrounds and partially covers the tooth that is in the process of eruption or that has already erupted. It can occur in children (first molar) and in adults (third molar).

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The presence of this tissue on the tooth can generate accumulation of food, and also susceptible to chewing trauma.



If it is not treated, it can lead to more serious problems for general health, for example: forming abscesses, or spreading the infection or inflammation to the lymph nodes.

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Dental Implants Post-Op Instructions

Before starting the surgical procedure to place dental implants, the dentist must make a series of recommendations to the patient. These recommendations ensure an optimal healing process.

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Currently, surgical techniques ensure good results, but the patient must collaborate with the post-operative process. Some of these recommendations are: rest, hygiene, food, etc.

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Much more post-operative recommendations, we can find in this interesting video by the Oral Surgery Hawaii channel, Dental Implants and Wisdom Teeth.

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How is a palatine torus removed? - Step by Step

The torus are bony protrusions, also known as exostoses, that can appear in the upper or lower jaw. The most common torus are the torus palatinus and the torus mandibularis.

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They can appear on the palatal midline, or on the lingual surface of the lower jaw. They are not dangerous, but it is necessary to remove them because they can be uncomfortable, especially if the patient is going to wear a removable dental prosthesis.

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The surgical procedure is ambulatory, under local anesthesia, and the postoperative period does not save any major complications as long as you follow the professional's instructions and recommendations. See with us how is the procedure to remove the torus.

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