Oral and maxillofacial surgery in Turkey: what the procedures cover
Oral and maxillofacial surgery in Turkey covers operations on the teeth, gums, jawbones and sinuses that go beyond routine dental care. Some are small and done in a chair under local anaesthetic, such as simple extractions. Others rebuild bone so that dental implants can be placed, and a few reposition the jaws themselves. Our dental treatments in Turkey section lists the wider range of dental care, and this page compares the surgical procedures within it.
The main groups are these. Extractions include a simple wisdom tooth removal and the removal of other teeth that cannot be saved. Bone-building procedures rebuild the jaw before implants: ridge augmentation, block bone grafts, autogenous bone grafts taken from your own body, dental bone regeneration with a collagen membrane, and sinus lifts. A crestal sinus lift and a lateral window sinus lift raise the floor of the sinus by different routes, as described under sinus lifting. Apicoectomy treats an infected root tip, and cyst removal takes out a fluid-filled sac in the jaw. Orthognathic surgery, including mandibular osteotomy, corrects the position of the upper or lower jaw.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Turkey
- Orthognathic SurgeryPopular
- Mandibular OsteotomyPopular
- Wisdom Tooth Removal
- Sinus Lifting
- Tooth Extraction
- Apicoectomy
- Dental Bone Regeneration
- Dental Cyst Removal
- Crestal Sinus Lift
- Collagen Membrane
- Autogenous Bone Graft
- Block Bone Graft
- Ridge Augmentation
- Lateral Window Sinus Lift
- Surgical Extraction of Tooth Root
- Socket Preservation
- Onlay Bone Graft
- Microscopic Apicoectomy
- Endoscopic Apicoectomy
- Particulate Bone Graft
- Laser Apicoectomy
Who this surgery is for and how to choose
These procedures are suitable when a problem cannot be solved with a filling, a crown or orthodontics alone. Typical reasons are impacted or damaged teeth, infection at the root, a cyst seen on an X-ray, too little bone for an implant, a sinus that sits too low above the upper back teeth, or a jaw position that affects chewing, breathing or appearance.
Choosing is not a matter of picking the largest operation. Ask these questions during the consultation:
- Is surgery needed now, or can the problem be watched?
- Is there a smaller alternative, such as a crestal sinus lift instead of a lateral window?
- Which bone material is proposed, and why that one?
- Does the plan fit with later implants or orthodontic treatment, and in what order?
A cone-beam CT scan or panoramic X-ray is usually needed before any recommendation, because the bone, the nerve and the sinus can be judged only from images.
What the trip and recovery look like
The trip depends on the procedure. Extractions and cyst removal are often done in one visit, and many patients travel home within a few days. Bone grafts and sinus lifts need healing time before implants can be placed, which is often several months, so the plan may include a second trip. Jaw surgery under general anaesthetic needs a hospital stay and a longer rest in Turkey, and it is often coordinated with braces before and after.
Swelling, bruising and soreness are normal for several days after oral surgery. You will usually be asked to eat soft food, avoid smoking, rinse gently and take medication as prescribed. Your surgeon will explain the signs that need attention, such as heavy bleeding, fever or worsening pain, and who to contact if they occur after you leave.
What affects the price
The price depends on the type and number of procedures, the anaesthetic used, the grafting material, whether a membrane is needed, the scans, the length of any hospital stay and the experience of the surgeon. A simple extraction costs far less than a jaw operation, and a bone graft with a membrane costs more than an extraction alone. Ask the hospital to state what the quote includes: imaging, medication, follow-up visits and the later implant or crown, if any. Prices in a written plan are confirmed after the hospital has reviewed your scans.
How to check a hospital and a surgeon
Hospitals on our site are licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health and authorised for health tourism. Before you decide, ask for the following in writing:
- the name and specialty of the surgeon, and their experience with your exact procedure;
- the graft material and membrane, and whether they are certified products;
- the type of anaesthetic and who administers it;
- the number of visits, the healing period before the next step and how complications are handled.
Be cautious about any offer that promises a result or a price without seeing your X-rays.
How an enquiry with us works
Asking for a plan is free. Send a recent panoramic X-ray or CT scan and a few photographs of your teeth through the free quote form. A dental surgeon at a licensed hospital reviews them and suggests one or two options, for example a sinus lift before implants or the removal of an impacted tooth. You then receive a written plan with the surgeon's name, the proposed procedure, the number of visits and the price, with no payment due to us. You pay the hospital directly, and a coordinator helps with appointments and questions.
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Frequently asked questions
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon treats conditions of the teeth, jaws, mouth and face that need an operation. This includes complicated extractions, bone grafts and sinus lifts before implants, cyst removal, infections and corrective jaw surgery.
Most wisdom teeth are removed under local anaesthetic, sometimes with sedation. General anaesthetic is used for deeply impacted teeth, several teeth at once or anxious patients. The surgeon decides after looking at your X-ray.
Both raise the sinus floor so there is bone for an implant. A crestal lift works through the implant site and suits a small gain. A lateral window lift opens the side of the jawbone and suits a larger gain. Your scan decides which one is used.
Only if there is too little bone to hold the implant. A CT scan shows the height and width of your bone. If it is enough, no graft is needed; if not, a graft or sinus lift is done first and allowed to heal.
Swelling settles over a few weeks, and the bone needs longer to heal fully. Most people eat soft food for a period and avoid heavy exercise. Your surgeon gives a timetable based on the operation.
An apicoectomy removes the tip of a tooth root and the infected tissue around it, usually when a root canal treatment has not cleared the infection. The tooth is kept rather than extracted.
No. Asking for a plan is free, there is no pre-payment to us, and you pay the hospital directly according to your written plan.