Oral Surgery
Comprehensive Oral Surgery Care for a Healthier, More Confident Smile
Oral Surgery
Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium screws that are surgically placed into the jawbone underneath your gums. A crown can then be placed on the implant.
As implants are fused to the jawbone, they are very stable and can feel almost identical to natural teeth.
At Advanced Dental, we provide a range of treatments such as:
- Implant Crown
- Implant Retained Dentures
- Implant Supported Dentures
- All-on-4® Treatment
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Bone Grafts Surgery
Bone grafting aims to fill an area where the bone is inadequate to help provide greater structural stability. Your dentist may advise that you undergo bone graft surgery should your jawbone be too thin or soft to support an implant. If the bone cannot support the implant, the implant may eventually get infected and dislodge.
At Advanced Dental, we provide a range of treatments such as:
- Sinus Lift Surgery (Internal)
- Sinus Lift Surgery (External)
- Ridge Augmentation
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Gum Treatments and Surgery
When plaque and calculus build up on your teeth, bacteria can get trapped, resulting in gum disease.
For mild cases, improving your oral hygiene routine and coming for regular scaling and polishing can help to alleviate the condition.
However, if your condition is severe, your dentist may suggest gum treatment or even gum surgery.
Some gum treatments include:
- Root Planing
- Incision and Drainage
- Open Flap Debridement
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Root Canal Treatment
If your tooth is badly decayed and infected, root canal treatment (RCT) may be required. Our dentists will disinfect the tooth and ensure it is bacteria-free, so that your toothache is a thing of the past.
Some treatments we offer include:
- Anterior Tooth RCT
- Premolar RCT
- Molar RCT
- Endodontic Retreatment
- Cracked Tooth Assessment
- Vital Pulpotomy
- Revascularisation
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Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Our third set of molars, the wisdom teeth, assisted our early ancestors in grinding plant tissues, a component of their diet that was difficult to chew and digest. Over the years, as our food became easier to chew and digest, our jaws gradually got smaller.
Some treatments include:
- Wisdom Tooth Surgery
- Wisdom Tooth Extraction
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Extractions
Tooth extraction refers to the complete removal of a tooth from the mouth. The need for an extraction usually arises when a tooth is severely decayed or beyond repair. Sometimes, teeth may be extracted for other reasons, such as when they are impacted or when space must be created for orthodontic treatment, like braces.
Some treatments include:
- Surgical Extractions
- Non-Surgical Extractions
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Frequently asked questions
When can I use a straw after oral surgery?
We recommend using a straw at least 24 hours after dental surgery. This is because using a straw may affect blood clot formation, which is necessary to stop bleeding.
When you use a straw right after tooth extraction, you run the risk of dislodging the blood clot at the extraction site. This is because sucking on a straw causes suction, which can cause the blood clot to dislodge. This can be painful, resulting in a dry socket and infection.
We recommend using a straw at least 24 hours after dental surgery. Using a straw right after dental surgery may risk dislodging the blood clot at the surgery site, resulting in a dry socket and infection.
What can I eat after oral surgery?
We recommend consuming liquids and soft foods for a few days after the surgery (i.e. milkshakes, yoghurt, smooth soups, mashed potatoes, etc.). Avoid hot and spicy foods to reduce inflammation of the surgical sites. Smokers should also refrain from smoking as it hinders the healing process.
What is the purpose of an excisional biopsy in dentistry?
An excisional biopsy involves the complete removal of a suspicious or abnormal tissue for microscopic examination.
Are there any specialist oral surgeons in your group?
Yes, we have an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (specialist) in our group. Most general dentists can perform routine wisdom tooth extraction and surgery. However, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon can treat more complex cases and care for such patients.
What is the price for surgical removal of a mucocele (oral mucous cyst)?
The price for surgical removal of a Mucocele (Oral Mucous Cyst) ranges from $850 to $1000, with up to $650 claimable via Medisave. The laboratory fee for histological investigation on the specimen ranges from $200 to $300. Medication and 9% GST are not included.
