Oral Surgery is a dental specialty that involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaws, and related structures.

Key areas include:

• Tooth extractions (including wisdom teeth)

• Dental implants placement

• Treatment of jaw fractures and facial injuries

• Biopsies for suspicious oral lesions

• Cyst or tumor removal in the jaw

• Orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery)

• Treatment of oral infections

• Pre-prosthetic surgery (preparing the mouth for dentures)

Common instruments in oral surgery:

• Extraction forceps & elevators

• Surgical handpiece & burs

• Bone chisel and mallet

• Periosteal elevator

• Hemostats & needle holders

• Surgical scissors & sutures