Cystostomy
Cysts are hollow spaces lined with mucosa. If a cyst forms in the jaw, it should usually be removed and last but not least, it should be examined to see whether it is a benign or possibly malignant change in the tissue. In cystostomy, a connection between the cyst cavity and the oral or maxillary sinus is created by “drilling a hole” in the bony boundary of the cyst.
Part of the cyst is left in the jaw and the resulting wound heals openly. A cystostomy is indicated if the cyst is particularly large or if the burden on the patient is to be kept as low as possible, for example due to age. The probability of injuring neighbouring structures is lower. However, this method of removing a cyst takes longer. Click here for further information: Cystostomy
Cystectomy
The aim of cystectomy is the complete removal of the cyst. It is performed if the cyst is a benign change with a low risk of recurrence after removal. The cavity is completely cleaned and freed of cyst tissue and then closed again.
The space that the cyst has taken up heals from the inside out. To support this process, the doctor can introduce a material that supports this process. The follow-up treatment time is shorter than that of a cystostomy because the wound is closed. However, closure also carries a higher risk of infection. You can access the main page here: The Cystectomy
Implantation
If a tooth is lost, it can be replaced by an implant. An implant consists of an implant body, which can usually be imagined as a screw, a connecting part and the abutment, which in the form of a tooth finally replaces the lost tooth. During the implantation itself, the implant body is screwed into the bone at the place where the implant is desired.
This can be done either directly through the gum, or by folding away part of the gum and preparing the bone for the implant through various “pre-drilling” operations, and then screwing the implant in. In the second case, the gums above the implant are sutured back in place so that they can heal invisibly and protected from the bacteria in the oral cavity.