Alveolotomy

Alveolotomy is a surgical operation in which the alveolus (socket) of the tooth is dissected.

The alveolus is the bony cavity of the jaw in which the root of the tooth is located. It is formed during the process of tooth eruption and formation.

Indications for alveolotomy are:

1. Removal of impacted or dystopic (improperly positioned) teeth. Dissection of the alveoli facilitates access to such teeth and allows them to be removed more sparingly.

2. Preparing the hole for implantation. An alveolotomy may be necessary to expand the existing alveoli and create optimal conditions for the placement of a dental implant.

3. Treatment of pericoronitis - inflammation of the tissue around the crown of an erupting wisdom tooth. Alveolotomy ensures the drainage of pus and eliminates inflammation.

The operation is performed under local anesthesia. An incision is made along the edge of the alveolus, then the bone is dissected using special instruments. After the necessary manipulations, the wound is sutured.

Alveolotomy allows for better access to the tooth and surrounding tissues, to carry out the necessary treatment or surgical intervention with the least trauma for the patient.

Alveolotomy is an operation to remove partial destruction of the tooth root and surrounding tissues. Alveotomy is used in the treatment of cysts on the roots, chronic periodontitis, germination of tooth roots from the maxillary sinus, exposure of the tooth root from the inside, fracture of the roots of the teeth.