Alveolectomy

Alveolectomy (from Latin alveolaris - lobule and Greek ectoma - removal) is a surgical operation to remove the alveolar part of the upper jaw or the alveolar parts of the lower jaw.

Alveolectomy is performed in case of pathological processes in the alveolar process, when its preservation is impossible. Thus, alveolectomy removes completely or partially the alveolar process of the upper jaw and the body of the lower jaw.

Why do you need to remove a cyst? A cyst is a pathological formation, which is a capsule with fluid inside. Ideally, it should disappear on its own, since we are talking about a tooth that is not infected with inflammation. How does this process work? When, as a result of injury or infection, minor damage to the gum tissue at the apex of the tooth root occurs. The body starts the process of healing and protection - a small cavity is formed, which can be filled partly with blood and partly with granulation tissue. If everything stops there (that is, the formation does not become inflamed), then after 2–3 months the gums are completely restored at the site of damage.