Patients are commonly referred to an oral surgeon for dental implants, complex tooth removal, wisdom teeth, bone reconstruction, pathology evaluation and other surgical needs.
Why see an oral surgeon?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons receive advanced surgical and anesthesia training after dental school. They manage both routine and complex procedures, including conditions that involve bone, impacted teeth or medically complex treatment planning.
A consultation starts with diagnosis
A surgical appointment is not simply about scheduling a procedure. Symptoms, examination, imaging, medical history and restorative goals are reviewed first so that the treatment matches the diagnosis.
Coordinated dental care
Many oral-surgery treatments are coordinated with a general dentist or restorative dentist, especially dental implants. The surgeon places and manages the implant surgically while the final tooth or teeth are restored according to the overall plan.
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