Minor Dental Surgery
Minor dental surgery involves relatively simple and minimally invasive procedures performed by a dentist or oral surgeon.
Pour des informations concernant l’extraction des dents de sagesse, voir la section Extraction des dents de sagesse.
Here are some common examples of minor dental surgery.
Simple Tooth Extraction
Removal of damaged or decayed teeth, with replacement options like implants, bridges, or dentures available.
Apicoectomy
Removal of the tooth root tip when infection persists after a root canal.
Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
Surgical removal or reshaping of excess gum tissue to treat periodontal disease or for aesthetic purposes.
Biopsies
Small surgical procedures to collect tissue samples for diagnosing oral
Removal of Benign Oral Lesions
Some benign oral lesions, such as mucous cysts, papillomas, fibromas, and other anomalies, may require surgical excision. These lesions are typically non-cancerous, but their removal might be necessary to relieve symptoms, improve oral function, or for aesthetic reasons.
Frenectomy
A frenectomy involves removing the lingual or labial frenulum when its position causes functional or aesthetic issues.