Oral Surgery Glossary

Inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, typically affecting third molars.

The period encompassing before, during, and after a surgical procedure.

Ultrasonic bone cutting technology that selectively cuts hard tissue while preserving soft tissue.

A surgical technique using ultrasonic vibrations to cut bone while preserving soft tissues.

A concentrated preparation of platelets and growth factors derived from the patient's blood to enhance healing.

Excessive hemorrhage occurring after oral surgery, requiring intervention beyond normal hemostatic measures.

The vertical portion of the mandible extending upward from the body to support the temporomandibular joint and muscle at...

Fluid-filled swelling in the floor of the mouth caused by obstruction or trauma to sublingual or submandibular salivary...

The anatomical location that receives a graft, transplant, or surgical intervention.

The respiratory mucosa lining the maxillary sinus, critical in sinus augmentation procedures.

Benign nerve sheath tumor that can occur in the oral and maxillofacial region.

Continuous assessment of patient vital signs and consciousness level during conscious sedation procedures in oral surger...

Standardized procedure for administering conscious sedation to anxious or medically compromised patients.

A piece of necrotic bone that has separated from healthy bone tissue.

Formation of calcified deposits (stones) within salivary gland ducts, commonly affecting submandibular glands and requir...

Surgical procedure to increase bone height in the posterior maxilla by elevating the maxillary sinus membrane and placin...

Placement of bone graft material into an extraction socket immediately following tooth removal to preserve ridge dimensi...

A surgical technique to maintain alveolar bone dimensions following tooth extraction.

Mandibular fracture occurring below the condylar neck, often requiring surgical reduction.

A collection of blood beneath the tongue, often occurring after lingual nerve injury or floor-of-mouth surgery.

Fabricated appliance used to stabilize teeth or jaw segments during healing after surgery.

Method of wound closure using various stitch patterns and suture materials appropriate for oral tissues.

Surgical removal of wisdom teeth, typically performed when impacted or causing complications.

Minimally invasive surgical procedure using a small camera to diagnose and treat disorders of the temporomandibular join...