Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery

We take good care of our patients who apply for the field of maxillofacial and dental surgery, from the first examination to diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment methods, and we carry out this process meticulously. We apply to jaw and dental surgery due to all the discomforts and problems that occur in our jaw and dental areas. Maxillofacial and dental surgery is the reference point for very common problems such as snoring and mouth closing issues and difficulty in speaking.

Wear and tear on teeth can happen to anyone. Due to various oral, dental and jaw problems we experience, we go to the jaw and dental surgery.

• Extraction and treatment of impacted teeth are carried out in this area.
• It helps to eliminate infections in the mouth and jaw area.
• Maxillofacial and dental surgery treats of cleft palate and lips
• Maxillofacial and dental surgery are used for the removal of formations such as tumors in the jawline.
• It is effective in fixing broken jaws and face fractures.
• It helps in all kinds of painkilling and treatment in jaws and face area.
• The commonly used implant method is also within the scope of maxillofacial surgery.

Which Diseases Does Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery Treat?

Maxillofacial and dental surgery is the surgical branch of dentistry applied for problems such as;

• When there is difficulty in chewing and biting,
• When swallowing is difficult,
• When there is wear on the teeth,
• Problems in the jaw joint and jawbone,
• When there are fractures, because of hard blows, in the jaw area.
• It is the surgical branch that is applied for problems such as impacted teeth.

Tooth loss is a condition that can be seen in many people and all age groups. Implant applications, which are frequently applied to eliminate tooth deprivation and fulfil their functions, are within the scope of maxillofacial and dental surgery. In addition, the applications made to gain an aesthetic appearance in the jaw, mouth and face area are also the methods that maxillofacial and dental surgery is interested in.

Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery Methods?

Maxillofacial and dental surgery, which deals with problems and disorders that occur in the mouth, face, jaw and dental areas, has many methods and treatment alternatives within its body and makes its application. It is a branch of dentistry that is constantly developing and innovating. It deals with too many problems and inconveniences, seeking solutions and applying treatment. Our clinic solves many of your discomforts and problems with its expert specialists.

Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry offers patients a painless and ache-free treatment with the use of a laser. It is one of the new generation treatment methods in dentistry. Most of the time, there is no need for anesthetizing the tooth. In laser dentistry, the entire treatment takes place with a laser. Laser dentistry applications are a suitable treatment method especially for people and children who are afraid of dentists.

What are the Advantages of Laser Dentistry?

Laser dentistry is mostly applied without the need for anesthesia. That’s why no needles are used. This system is very advantageous for patients with needle and dentist phobia. In addition, anesthesia is not suitable for people with heart disease and pregnant women. It is useful to use lasers in the treatment of these people.

After the use of laser in the treatment, there is no sensitivity or pain in people. In dental treatments, a sterile environment is created in the area where the laser is applied with the rays given by the laser. While the laser is working, it does not make any disturbing noise and does not create vibration.

There is no bleeding in the gums of the patients while laser treatment is being applied. Compared to other methods, recovery after treatment is faster and more comfortable. Pressure, pain, swelling, redness or complications that may occur after traditional treatment are reduced to a minimum with laser dentistry.

Is It A Reliable Method?

Since the laser beam we use in our clinic does not contain radioactive properties, there is no harm in its use in terms of health. Laser dentistry applications are suitable for patients with heart diseases, diabetes, children and pregnant women. In our clinic, we provide this service by our specialist dentists.

For Which Dental Treatments Do We Apply?

In our clinic, we use laser dentistry in many dental disorders or while performing aesthetic procedures. We use laser for infections in the gums, reducing tooth sensitivity, pain in the jaw joint, sterilization of root canals.

We use laser dental treatment in teeth whitening processes, cutting gums and lengthening teeth, and making the color of the gums lighter. We use laser treatment in digital smile design, which aims to give an aesthetic look.

We also use laser application in filling treatment to easily clean carious tissues and to minimize the problems that may occur in root canal treatment. Among the areas of use of laser dentistry are the treatment of aphthae and herpes simplex. To get more information about laser dentistry and to benefit from this process, you can contact us from the contact information on our website.

Digital Anesthesia

Digital needle, also known as digital anesthesia, which replaces dental needles, is one of the best technologies for people with needle or doctor phobia. In digital anesthesia, an anesthetic is administered by considering the tissue pressure of the person. This procedure causes almost no pain while being applied.

It is advantageous as it is possible to regulate digital anesthesia according to the pain threshold of the patient. Digital anesthesia begins with numbing the gums. After the gingiva is anaesthetized, the anesthetic substance is given to the gingiva using a digital anesthesia device.

Why Don’t You Feel Pain with the Digital Anesthesia Method?

One of the biggest advantages of this method is the absence of sensitivity and pain in people after the digital anesthesia procedure. The reason why you will not feel pain in this procedure is the anesthetic liquid. The liquid injected into the gingiva with a digital anesthesia device is applied slowly to the individual.

Structurally, the tip of digital needles is much thinner than other dental needles. This delicacy also plays a role in minimizing the pain you will feel. Digital anesthesia is a very effective and painless method in the dental treatment of children.

What Does Digital Anesthesia Offer You?

The digital anesthesia method applied by the specialists in our clinic is very easy and fast. It provides great comfort for patients who are afraid of needles and worry about them. It is a personalized treatment, and the process is carried out specifically for each patient. While applying, tissue sensitivity is taken into account and the pain that may occur due to the procedure is significantly reduced.

Local anesthesia to numb the gums is very painless and ache-free. It simplifies not only the local anesthesia part but also the treatment and shortens the duration of the treatment. By using the developing technology, it reduces the negative attitude of the patients towards dental treatment. It can be applied to any patient. It does not cause any harm to people’s bodies and is the same as the anesthetic used in normal anesthesia.

How Do We Apply Digital Anesthesia?

We use a special gel while applying the digital anesthesia method in our clinic. We apply anesthetic solution to the gingiva with the digital anesthesia device to numb the gingiva. The needle of this device has a very thin tip and is disposable. It is very safe in terms of hygiene.

The procedure, which is applied considering the sensitivity and texture of the person, aims at the least pain. The amount of anesthetic to be applied is also determined individually.

Impacted Teeth

Impacted teeth, also known as unerupted teeth, are teeth that cannot come out in the part of the mouth that they should, but whose time has passed, and which remain under the jawbone. Impacted teeth cannot find a suitable place in the mouth. Often, wisdom teeth, premolars and canines can be impacted.

Why Impacted Teeth Occur?

There may be many factors in the formation of impacted teeth. Sometimes more than one of these factors can be observed at the same time. One of the most common causes of impacted teeth is jaw stenosis. Due to the narrow jaw, the tooth cannot find a suitable place in the mouth to come out in a healthy way.

Impacted teeth can also occur in cases where the primary tooth is lost early. When the primary tooth is lost early, the jawbone cannot develop sufficiently. Thus, the tooth trying to come out cannot come out due to the lack of space in the mouth and remains embedded.

Apart from these, the factors in the formation of impacted teeth include genetic factors, infection, trauma and displacement of the teeth next to the impacted tooth, blocking its eruption.

How Do We Treat Impacted Teeth?

We decide on the treatment method to be applied, taking into account the location and position of the tooth, aesthetically and functionally. Orthodontic treatment is applied if the impacted teeth affect the patient’s health status and the function of the tooth or are in a risky area. In orthodontic treatment, it is aimed to pull the tooth to where it should be by sticking a bracket on the impacted tooth.

Some impacted teeth may not be suitable for moving with orthodontic treatment. In such cases, the tooth can be extracted by applying a surgical method. When the impacted tooth is a wisdom tooth, it often creates a problem and is extracted. Sometimes it is better not to touch the tooth and to have it checked regularly.

Not every impacted tooth needs to be treated. Therefore, in our clinic, first of all, the problems that the impacted tooth may cause to the patient are analyzed and a decision is made accordingly.

Post-Surgical Procedure

It is quite normal to have swelling and pain after the surgical procedure for the treatment of impacted teeth and should not be a concern. These areas are part of the healing phase. It will be effective if you use the medicine given by our specialists for pain. Applying a cold compress will also be good for swelling.

We do not recommend consuming very hot or very cold foods while the wound is in the healing process. Consuming warm or soft foods instead will help you pass this process with fewer problems.

Jaw Cysts

Pathogen formations with liquid inside, usually found in the jawbone area or tooth roots, are called jaw cysts. These cysts can be caused by tooth or jaw. Neglected decayed teeth can cause cyst formation in the jaw.

In general, they do not give any symptoms during the growth processes in the jawbones. Jaw cysts are manifested by conditions such as pain, swelling and loosening of the adjacent teeth. Regular dental examination in our clinic allows early detection of cyst formations.

What Are the Symptoms of Jaw Cysts?

Jaw cysts are mostly asymptomatic and develop insidiously. It is detected through x-ray films taken during our dental examination. When patients have jaw cyst problems, they come to our clinic with complaints such as swelling, tooth decay, pain, discharge, burning and cavities.

When such symptoms are encountered, it is important to take them seriously and go to the dentists to prevent further damage. If no precautions are taken, there is a possibility of teeth loss or major damage to bone tissue. Effective treatments are applied by the specialists in our clinic for your jaw cyst problems.

How Do We Treat Jaw Cyst?

For jaw cysts, we perform two types of treatment, taking into account the localization and size of the cysts. The first of these treatments is the method in which the cyst is completely removed by a surgical procedure called enucleation. During this procedure, local or general anaesthesia is applied depending on the size of the cyst. It is a suitable treatment for small cysts.

Our second treatment method is a method applied for larger and risky cysts. This treatment is called marsupialization. Direct removal of large cysts may cause greater damage. Therefore, it is not preferred. In this treatment, the cyst is first opened and reduced. After shrinking, the cyst is completely removed.

What Can Happen If Jaw Cysts Are Not Treated?

Untreated, neglected jaw cysts can cause weakening of the jawbone. When jaw cyst treatment is not performed, the strength of the jawbone decreases and it may be broken even with very minor trauma.

When the jaw cysts are not intervened, the healthy teeth in the area where they are located may be damaged and this may cause tooth loss. Due to the pressure on the nerves in the area where they occur, jaw cysts cause numbness over time.

Considering the damage that may occur, it is very important that you come to the dental examination regularly, identify the problem in time and solve your dental problems with our specialist dentists.

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, known as the last molars to erupt in adulthood, can cause discomfort in people because they do not fit the jaw structure in general or there is not enough space in the jaw. Due to the pain, abscesses and many other reasons that people experience, teeth are extracted or dental surgeries are intervened. Coming to our clinic for regular dental examinations will help you to follow the growth and development stages of your wisdom teeth and to prevent any problems in your dental health.

In Which Situations Do We Extract wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth, which can erupt at different times in each person, generally appear between the ages of 18 and 30. Sometimes the tooth encounters obstacles in the process of eruption and can cause distress to the person. Infection, pain or disorders in the jaw structure may be the problems caused by wisdom teeth.

In some cases, the teeth may start to decay during or after wisdom teeth eruption. The general reason for this is the wisdom tooth either cut a gap in the gingiva or it may say embedded. Decaying can occur as bacteria or food particles enter this gap. Inadequate brushing is also one of the causes of decay. When a wisdom tooth decays, the probability of decay is high in the teeth next to it. In such a case, the tooth should be extracted in a sterilized environment in our clinic.

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause cyst formation. It is important to intervene to prevent the formation of a dental cyst. Conditions such as bone destruction caused by a dental cyst or changing the position of the teeth can be dangerous. To prevent serious problems, we intervene by specialists in our clinic in such cases.

During the eruption of wisdom teeth, an infection can occur in the gums. When there is an infection, swelling and redness of the gums are seen. Infection can cause oedema and pain, and at the same time, it can create a bad taste and smell in the mouth. Since there is a possibility of spreading the infection around the cheek and neck, intervention by a specialist is essential.

How Do We Treat?

Dental surgery is performed when necessary. Wisdom tooth surgery is performed using local anaesthesia. The bone tissue around the tooth is removed and the tooth is extracted. Another way is to extract the tooth more easily by cutting it into small pieces.

In some cases, the tooth is extracted as a result of removing the bone around the tooth by using surgical instruments by our specialists. After this operation is performed, sutures are placed on the operated area and this suture is removed after about 10 days. Painkillers or antibiotics are given to the patient for pain that may occur after the intervention.

Jaw Joint Diseases Treatment

The jaw joint is a very important joint for our oral and dental health. The jaw joint has a role in our functions such as speaking, chewing and breathing. Although it is mostly seen between the ages of 25 and 45, it is possible to experience jaw joint diseases at any age. Jaw joint diseases treatment is a treatment in the field of oral and dental health and is carried out by dentists in our clinic.

Jaw Joint Disease Symptoms

The most common symptom of jaw joint disease is the noise coming from the jaw joint. This sound may manifest as squeaking or clicking. One of the most common symptoms is difficulty in opening the mouth. People with jaw joint disorders may have difficulty opening their mouths fully and experience pain when trying to do so.

In some cases, individuals with jaw joint disease also have problems in the ear area. Due to the proximity of the jaw joint to the ear region, this region is also affected in the jaw joint problem. Problems in the ear can be in the form of ringing or buzzing. Apart from this, symptoms such as sensitivity and shaking in the teeth, dizziness and headache are also encountered.

It is important to go to a specialist when one or more of these symptoms are seen in people. If you have symptoms, you can reach our clinic from the contact number on our site and make an appointment with our specialist for the treatment of jaw joint diseases.

Causes of Jaw Joint Diseases

Jaw joint diseases are generally chronic diseases. In some cases, it may also occur due to a blow to that area, tooth extraction, intense stress, general anaesthesia. Determining the cause of the disease is important when following the treatment method.

Jaw Joint Diseases Treatment Methods

Treatment of jaw joint diseases varies according to the problem and needs of the person. Non-surgical treatment methods for jaw joint diseases include drug (pharmacological) treatment, use of oral appliances, physical therapy and stress treatment.

Among the applied surgical treatments are arthrocentesis, arthroscopy and botox applications. If there are cysts or anomalies in the area that need to be treated, surgical treatments are applied. Another treatment method that has a significant impact is exercise. Doing exercises such as stretching or relaxation for the jaw muscles is beneficial in strengthening this muscle. For the treatment of jaw joint diseases, you can apply to our experienced dentists in our clinic.