Dentoalveolar Surgery
What is dentoalveolar surgery?
Dentoalveolar surgery refers to a range of surgical procedures carried out by oral and maxillofacial surgeons on teeth, gums and jawbones, and other tissues of the mouth.
Why would you need dentoalveolar surgery?
Dr Zeb McNamara performs dentoalveolar surgery for his patients in Brisbane to treat a number of conditions.
The different types of dentoalveolar surgery include:
Teeth, gum and jawbone complications
Extractions, or impacted or misplaced teeth
Usually you will be referred by your dentist or general practitioner, by an orthodontist, or by an ear nose and throat specialist.
What does the procedure involve?
Because dentoalveolar surgery covers a broad range of procedures, each surgery will involve a varying degree of complexity and time.
If yours is a simple case, the dentoalveolar procedure can be performed in the dental chair, under a local anaesthetic. For more complex dentoalveolar procedures a general anaesthetic is used and your surgery will be performed at one of our Day Surgery locations across Brisbane & regional Queensland.
As an experienced oral & maxillofacial surgeon, Dr Zeb McNamara will discuss with you the best treatment options for your particular condition.
How long will you take to recover from dentoalveolar surgery?
Recovery from dentoalveolar surgery depends on the type of surgical procedure you require. Dr Zeb McNamara will provide you with information about your post-operative treatment plan, so that you are clear about what you need to do immediately after surgery and for the days following your surgery. Additionally, please see our Post Operative Care Instructions for more information about your recovery after General Anaesthetic surgery.
What are the risks of a dentoalveolar procedure?
The risks of dentoalveolar surgery depend on the type of procedure undertaken. Dr Zeb McNamara will discuss with you the risks of any proposed dentoalveolar procedure at your pre-operative consultation.