Dental surgery
Area of dental practice that uses surgery performed by a dental specialist to treat health conditions of the mouth, teeth, gums or jaws
Procedures:
Services:
The first appointment with a dental specialist for a specific condition and/or course of treatment. The appointment occurs at their rooms, in-hospital or at a residential aged care place.
A follow up appointment with a dental specialist. The appointment occurs at their rooms, in-hospital or at a residential aged care place.
A procedure to remove tissue for testing (biopsy), from skin or mucous membrane.
Surgery to remove a tumour, fluid filled growth (cyst), ulcer or scar (up to 3 cm in diameter).
Surgery to remove a tumour, fluid filled growth (cyst), ulcer or scar which is located in muscle, bone or deep tissue.
Cutting out an area of skin for removal of a tumour or deep fluid filled growth (cyst).
Surgery to close a wound using skin or mucous membrane from the area around the injury.
Surgery to improve the shape of the gums or jaw (alveolar ridge). This is done to help dental implants work better.