Oral Surgery Glossary

Surgical technique creating a permanent opening in a cyst wall to allow continuous drainage.

The rounded posterior prominence of the maxilla behind the third molar region, important for surgical access and prosthe...

Relating to the upper jaw (maxilla) and face, particularly in surgical contexts.

Surgical reshaping of the chin to correct functional or aesthetic defects.

System for classifying gingival recession defects based on clinical characteristics and prognosis.

Cystic swelling caused by blocked salivary gland ducts, commonly requiring surgical excision.

The demarcation line between attached keratinized gingiva and movable alveolar mucosa, important for surgical flap desig...

A full-thickness surgical flap that includes mucosa, submucosa, and periosteum in one continuous layer.

A temporomandibular disorder characterized by muscle pain, tenderness, and restricted jaw movement without joint patholo...

Surgical removal of a tooth, particularly used to describe extraction of impacted or partially erupted teeth requiring s...

Cystic lesion arising from tooth development structures, requiring surgical enucleation or marsupialization.

A benign but aggressive cystic lesion of the jaws with high recurrence potential, now classified as keratocystic odontog...

Benign but locally aggressive jaw tumor arising from odontogenic mesenchyme.

Orthopantomogram - a panoramic X-ray showing all teeth and surrounding structures.

An abnormal opening between the oral cavity and maxillary sinus, typically occurring as a complication of upper posterio...

Corrective jaw surgery designed to realign the jaws and teeth to improve function and facial aesthetics.

The direct structural connection between bone and dental implant surface.

Exposed, necrotic bone in the maxilla or mandible that persists for more than 8 weeks in patients with no history of rad...

Bone necrosis resulting from radiation therapy, characterized by exposed necrotic bone that fails to heal.

Surgical cutting of bone to correct deformities or reposition anatomical structures.

Altered sensation including numbness or tingling, often a complication of oral surgery procedures.

Surgical reconstruction of the Stensen's duct following traumatic injury or iatrogenic damage.

A localized gum boil or abscess that appears as a small, raised bump on the gingiva, typically resulting from chronic pe...

Disease process affecting tissues surrounding the tooth root apex, often requiring surgical intervention.