Oral Surgery

What is oral surgery?

Oral surgery is a discipline that encompasses surgical interventions in the mouth and jaw, including tooth extractions, removal of cysts and tumors, insertion of dental implants, and treatment of mucosal disorders.

First consultation

At the first consultation, the surgeon performs a preoperative assessment to establish a diagnosis and create a treatment plan, including options, potential complications, and expected outcomes. This is based on the referral, X-rays/OPG, and a clinical examination. As a rule, treatment is performed during the first consultation.

During and after treatment

A surgical procedure is always performed under sterile conditions in an operating room equipped with a dental chair. We place great emphasis on ensuring the treatment is painless, so local anesthesia is used in most cases. In some instances, sedatives may also be used in conjunction with the surgery. If sedatives are used, they will be administered in a separate room prior to the procedure. Detailed information regarding sedation will be provided beforehand where applicable. Once the operation is complete, you will receive postoperative instructions and guidance.

Since oral surgery involves tissue that needs to heal, it is important to keep the wound area as undisturbed as possible during the recovery process. Healing can be somewhat uncomfortable in some cases, so it is helpful to be prepared for this. In some instances, you may need to return to your referring dental clinic to have stitches removed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Collaboration with hospitals

At TKmidt, we do not perform treatments under general anesthesia. We have a collaboration with St. Olavs Hospital for patients who require this type of care.