Removal of Root Remnants

From teeth destroyed by caries (tooth decay) or by trauma (dental accident), sometimes only their root portions remain in the jawbone. Even in the course of a supposedly simple tooth extraction (Latin ex-trahere “to pull out”; tooth removal), the complication of a crown or root fracture (root fracture) can arise, so that the root portions … Removal of Root Remnants

Bone Graft Substitute

The term bone substitute material includes those materials that are used in the reconstruction of bone substance as well as in the healing of dental implants. Bone graft substitute materials can be of both organic and inorganic origin (biological and synthetic compounds), with individual materials differing in properties such as pore size, particle size, and … Bone Graft Substitute

Mouth-antrum Junction

Mouth-antrum connection (MAV) is the term used to describe the open connection of the oral cavity to the maxillary sinus. This can occur during tooth extractions, apicoectomies, or tooth transplants in the maxilla and requires immediate treatment to avoid lengthy and sometimes serious complications. Symptoms – Complaints If an oral-antral connection occurs during a tooth … Mouth-antrum Junction

Dental Surgery (Oral Surgery)

Oral surgery (synonym: dental surgery) is a branch of dentistry that encompasses “dental surgery, including the treatment of luxations and fractures in the area of dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery (jaw fracture treatment), as well as the corresponding diagnostics”. Furthermore, oral surgery deals with the recognition, diagnosis and therapy of benign (benign) and malignant (malignant) … Dental Surgery (Oral Surgery)