"Oral surgery" sounds intimidating, but the vast majority of it is minor, chairside, and done under local anaesthesia in under an hour — with you going home the same day.
Common Oral Surgery Procedures
- Tooth extractions — including broken, decayed or mobile teeth
- Wisdom tooth removal — the most common surgical extraction
- Dental implant placement — titanium posts placed in the jawbone
- Apicoectomy — removing an infected root tip when a root canal can't
- Cyst removal — draining or excising jaw cysts before they damage bone
- Frenectomy — releasing a tight tongue- or lip-tie (common in infants)
- Bone grafting & sinus lifts — rebuilding bone for implant support
- Biopsy — sampling suspicious tissue for definitive diagnosis
Before Your Procedure
- Share your full medical history — blood thinners, diabetes, heart conditions and allergies change the plan
- Eat a normal meal beforehand (unless sedation is planned — then fast as instructed)
- Arrange a ride home if you're anxious or sedation is involved
- Stock soft food at home: curd, dal, khichdi, smoothies
Anaesthesia Options
- Local anaesthesia — standard for most; you're awake but completely numb
- Conscious sedation — relaxed but breathing on your own, for anxious patients
- General anaesthesia — reserved for complex cases, in a surgical facility
Recovery: The Rules That Matter
- Protect the clot — no straws, no forceful spitting, no smoking for 48–72 hours
- Ice outside the face first day, warm compresses after
- Gentle salt-water rinses from day two, after meals
- Finish prescribed antibiotics — stopping early breeds resistant infection
- Call if: swelling worsens after day 3, fever, pus, or numbness persists — these are uncommon but need review
Most patients are back to normal routine in 2–4 days. Complex cases may need a week — plan accordingly.
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Typical Cost in India
Varies by procedure — surgical extractions ₹3,000–₹15,000, implant placement ₹25,000+, cyst removal/biopsy quoted after evaluation.
Prices vary widely by city, clinic, material and case complexity — always confirm a written estimate before starting.
Questions to Ask Your Dentist
- Local anaesthesia, sedation or GA — what does my case need?
- How many days of recovery should I plan for?
- What are the specific risks for my anatomy (nerves, sinus)?
- Who do I call if something goes wrong after hours?
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Odento procedure guides are educational, not a substitute for an examination — always consult a qualified dentist for your specific case.
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