Oral Surgery Glossary

Separation or opening of a surgical wound along the incision line.

Fracture involving both teeth and surrounding alveolar bone, often resulting from facial trauma.

A surgical technique that lengthens bone by creating a controlled fracture and gradually separating the bone segments.

Complete surgical removal of a cyst or tumor while maintaining its capsular integrity.

A surgical incision technique that creates tissue access without making relieving incisions at the ends.

A localized defect in the facial or lingual bone plate that exposes the root surface.

A benign bone disorder where normal bone is replaced with fibrous tissue, creating characteristic ground-glass radiograp...

The planned pattern of incisions to access underlying bone during oral surgery.

Surgical removal or modification of a frenum (tissue fold) in the mouth.

Surgical modification of the chin through repositioning or reshaping of the mental symphysis.

A surgical technique using barrier membranes to promote selective bone growth in deficient areas.

Surgical removal of one half of the mandible, typically for treatment of malignant tumors.

Pharmacological or mechanical aid used to control bleeding during or after oral surgery procedures.

Acronym for inferior alveolar nerve, the nerve that provides sensation to the lower teeth and lip.

A tooth that fails to erupt properly due to lack of space or abnormal positioning.

Regional anesthesia technique targeting the mandibular nerve to anesthetize lower teeth and lip.

Legal and ethical requirement to explain surgical risks, benefits, and alternatives before treatment.

Temporary wiring or banding of upper and lower jaws together during healing.

The portion of gum tissue that is tough and resistant to mechanical trauma due to surface keratinization.

A classification system for midface fractures involving the maxilla, named after the anatomist René Le Fort.

White plaque on oral mucosa that cannot be rubbed off and has potential for malignant transformation.

A branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve that provides sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the to...

Partial or complete displacement of a tooth from its socket due to trauma.

Surgical procedure to move the lower jaw forward to correct skeletal discrepancies.