Oral surgery for dogs and cats
Complex dental procedures: extractions, soft-tissue work and piezosurgery where indicated.
Who this procedure is for
- ✓Complex tooth extractions
- ✓A need for surgical soft-tissue work
- ✓Pathology requiring surgical access
- ✓When a standard extraction isn't enough
Symptoms that may indicate this procedure
Broken tooth
Even a small chip can damage the inner tissues of the tooth and cause pain.
More about treating a broken tooth →Facial or under-eye swelling
May be linked to dental disease and needs a prompt examination.
What to do about facial swelling →Loose or lost tooth
In an adult pet, mobility or loss of a permanent tooth is not normal and may relate to disease of the supporting tissues or trauma.
What loose or lost teeth mean →How diagnosis works
- ✓A full clinical examination under anaesthesia
- ✓Dental X-rays as the basis of the surgical plan
- ✓Assessment of anatomy and procedural risk
How the procedure works
- ✓Complex careful extractions
- ✓Surgical soft-tissue work
- ✓Piezosurgical bone work where indicated
- ✓Suturing and haemostasis control
- ✓Post-operative X-ray review
Why anaesthesia is needed
Oral surgical procedures are carried out under inhalational anaesthesia with local dental nerve blocks.
More on this: anaesthesia in veterinary dentistry.
Technology and equipment
Possible results
- ✓The source of the problem removed
- ✓More precise bone work where the clinical situation allows
- ✓Controlled healing
What the owner receives after the procedure
- ✓Post-operative guidance
- ✓Pain relief as prescribed
- ✓A follow-up check on healing
What affects the fee
Cost depends on how complex the procedure is and the extent of surgery involved. Agreed after dental radiography.
Frequently asked questions
Complex cases need wider surgical access and work on both bone and soft tissue. X-rays and a clinical examination determine the scope of the procedure.
Where clinically indicated for complex extractions and bone work, when more precise work with bone tissue may help reduce tissue trauma.
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Tooth Extraction
Teeth are extracted only where clinically indicated after examination and dental radiography. My first task is to assess whether a tooth can be safely preserved; if extraction is necessary, I perform it as precisely as possible with local pain control, radiographic checks and careful handling of surrounding tissues.
When a tooth needs extracting →Piezosurgery
Piezosurgery is a modern way to work with bone using controlled ultrasonic micro-oscillations. It enables more precise complex dental procedures, helps protect adjacent soft tissue and minimises unnecessary tissue trauma.
More about piezosurgery →COHAT
COHAT is a comprehensive oral assessment under anaesthesia that includes professional hygiene, periodontal examination, full-mouth dental radiography and evaluation of every tooth.
More about COHAT →Dental Radiography
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How dental radiography works →