Description
Tooth fenestration or surgical exposure of a tooth is a surgical procedure where a tooth impacted in the jaw is released and then pulled into place with the help of an orthodontic wire. Your orthodontist places the indication.
The procedure is performed in local anaesthesia and lasts 30 to 60 minutes. The mucosa above the tooth is cut and lifted, then the bone enclosing the tooth crown is removed. An orthodontic bracket with a chain is glued to the crown. The wound is sutured with surgical sutures, which are removed 7 to 10 days after surgery. A three-dimensional radiographic image (CBCT) is required before surgery. After the surgery, it is advisable to visit an orthodontist as soon as possible and to begin with active tooth traction.
Recovery
Week 1: Rest and cooling of the operated side. Moderate and temporary swelling of the cheek and lips is possible. You can return to work the next day. Good oral hygiene is mandatory.
Week 2: 7 to 10 days after the surgery, the sutures are removed.
Instructions after the surgery procedure:
On the day of surgery and two days after it:
- Ice packs.
- Do not smoke and drink alcohol.
- Painkillers if necessary: Paracetamol, Naproxene, Diclofenac, Etoricoxib, Metamizole (no Aspirin).
- Cold and soft diet and cold drinks, after meals rinse mouth with water.
- Do not cut into the wound. Food debris that accumulates on surgical sutures at the wound can be wiped painlessly and safely with a damp cotton swab.
- Take care of good oral hygiene (tooth brushing).
- Do not apply any medication or dressing to the wound.
If you have any problems in the weeks after the operation (increase in swelling 3 days after the operation, redness, pain, discharge, fever, sensory disturbances), come for a check-up immediately!