What do you need to know before any surgical intervention?

Regardless of the medical field, before any surgical procedure, the patient and the doctor must have a meeting to discuss the treatment plan and what each intervention involves, in order to clarify and eliminate all uncertainties. Before surgery, a panoramic x-ray or CBCT is recommended for a good view of the problems.

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7 important questions to ask your dentist before surgery:

If you have any questions about what will be done during the operation, do not hesitate to ask,. We will try to help you with answers to the 7 most common questions related to dental surgery.

1. Can I eat before surgery?

Yes. You can eat, it is even indicated because after the intervention for a period of several hours you will not be able to eat or drink anything. It depends on the complexity of the procedure, but you may be able to eat only soft foods, no sour drinks, or food items that are too cold or too hot.

2. What medication should I take after surgery?

Your doctor will know what medications to prescribe. Don't forget to mention if you have allergies or if you are on medication, especially if you are taking anticoagulants. For more information click here.

3. Are there any complications or risks that I should be aware of?

Complications and risks can exist, as in the case of any surgery, but given the fact that our doctors have extensive experience and our clinic has state-of-the-art technology, these risks are minimal. However, if you notice any irregularities after you leave the clinic, please contact us urgently, so that we can fix the problem as soon as possible.

4. Can I drive after the intervention or should someone come after me?

In general, driving a car is not contraindicated. The anesthesia is local and the anesthetic does not lose its intensity at the end of the procedure, so the area will be numb for a few hours. However, if you experience any irregularities such as dizziness or discomfort, please contact your healthcare provider.

5. What can I expect from the recovery process?

You should follow the doctor's postoperative instructions. If your doctor recommends anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics, it is best to start the day of surgery. Try to avoid crunchy foods that are too cold, too hot. To avoid any complications, it is preferable to quit smoking and exercise for at least two days. If you feel discomfort or pain, you can put ice on area where it hurts, so you can eliminate the appearance of swelling. In general, each patient can resume their normal activities after a few days of rest. You can be recalled for a surgical checkup after 2 days. You will also have to visit the clinic again after 7-14 days to get the stitching removed.

6. What is the experience of the doctor who will perform the operation?

The surgeons in our clinic have extensive experience in the field in which they excel. They continue educating themselves even after graduating, by participating in courses, seminars or congresses about new procedures or existing procedures in order to perfect the method they use. With great devotion to their profession, with empathy for patients, they show a high level of skill and skill in every minute of the procedures used. Each diagnosis is provided to the patient with the help of a medical commission that analyzes the digital, radiological and clinical investigations that he/she has previously performed.

7. What kind of technologies will be used?

This question may seem unusual, but the field of dentistry is evolving at a rapid pace, and new technologies are bringing enormous benefits to patients. Pain control, reduction of bleeding and trauma, acceleration of healing, precision and safety of the medical act are just some of the advantages of the latest technologies.  

Of course, our clinic also has the most advanced technological solutions to be able to guarantee high quality dental treatments and surgeries.

At the first appointment you will have a panoramic radiograph and / or a bimaxillary CBCT with state-of-the-art digital equipment. After that we can see all the possible issues.

 There are cases when the doctor also recommends an intraoral scan. The intraoral scanner is a small, portable device connected to a computer with image processing software. The purpose of using the scanner is to capture the detailed fingerprint of the teeth. With this technology, very precise fingerprints are made, then sent to the technicians so that they, in turn, with the latest equipment to make the perfect prosthetic work for the patient. After these steps, the doctor discusses with the patient and together they decide the treatment plan that best suits the patient's needs.

During surgical procedures, our doctors skillfully use the revolutionary technique of piezosurgery. Instead of conventional rotary cutters, piezosurgery uses ultrasonic microvibration, which cuts the bone without affecting the adjacent soft tissues. This procedure has maximum accuracy, with minimal bleeding and is a minimally invasive treatment.

Our clinic also has an A-PRF centrifuge. With this method, a gelatinous membrane is obtained from the patient's own blood, through a special centrifugation technique, through which a product rich in platelets, binding proteins, antibodies and growth factors is obtained. This product speeds up the healing process, reduces the risk of bleeding, reduces inflammation and pain.