Specialist surgical care for the teeth, jaws, mouth and face.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery treats conditions of the teeth, gums, jaws, mouth and face that need a surgical approach. It goes beyond routine dental care and is often needed when a problem cannot be managed with fillings or medicines alone.
Common reasons include impacted wisdom teeth, cysts or growths in the mouth, jaw injuries, and bone-related preparation before dentures or implants. Most minor procedures are done under local anaesthesia.
At Apollo Clinic Shyamnagar, your surgeon reviews your X-rays and medical history first, explains the procedure and recovery in plain language, and plans your care with you.
| Aspect | Details |
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| Duration | Varies by procedure; minor surgeries usually take 30–60 minutes |
| Preparation | Bring recent dental X-rays or scans; tell the doctor about medical conditions, allergies and blood-thinning medicines; follow any fasting advice if sedation is planned |
| What Happens | Examination and imaging, numbing with local anaesthesia (or sedation if advised), the surgical procedure, stitches if needed, and written aftercare instructions |
| Who It's For | People with impacted wisdom teeth, jaw swellings or cysts, jaw or facial injuries, or bone problems that affect dentures or implants |
Oral surgery is recommended when a dental or jaw problem needs more than routine treatment to resolve safely.
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Experienced Dental TeamOral surgery is carried out by trained dental professionals who explain every step before they begin. | Comfort-Focused CareProcedures are planned around your comfort, with anaesthesia options discussed beforehand. | |
Hygiene and SafetyInstruments are sterilised and the clinic follows strict infection-control practices for every patient. | Clear Follow-UpYou receive clear aftercare advice and a follow-up visit to check healing and remove stitches. | |
The area is numbed with anaesthesia, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. Some soreness and swelling afterwards is normal and can be managed with medicines advised by your doctor.
Recovery depends on the procedure. Many people feel better within a few days, while full healing of the gums and bone can take longer. Your surgeon will give you a timeline.
Most minor procedures are done with local anaesthesia. Sedation or general anaesthesia may be discussed for more complex surgeries.
Contact your doctor if you have heavy bleeding, fever, worsening swelling or severe pain that does not settle with the advised medicines.
Get expert surgical dental care at Apollo Clinic, Shyamnagar.
