“How does an oral surgeon remove a cyst?”
I was diagnosed with an oral cyst and want to get rid of it. How does an oral surgeon remove a cyst?
7 Answers
He will usually make an incision and remove the cyst thru the gum
Short answer: by performing oral surgeon. What that means is that depending on the type of oral cyst, oral surgeons will use various techniques to remove the infection with minimal trauma in the surgery.
Long answer: your question is too broad since there are a number of cysts and every cyst should be approached in a specific manner; however, the gist is, if it’s a gum cyst, they will cut the cyst out with a blade or laser, and if it’s in the bone, they will separate the bone from the gums and clean out the bony cyst, pack it with bone or apply medication, and close it all back up. For a more specific answer, contact your oral surgeon since they are more familiar with your case.
Long answer: your question is too broad since there are a number of cysts and every cyst should be approached in a specific manner; however, the gist is, if it’s a gum cyst, they will cut the cyst out with a blade or laser, and if it’s in the bone, they will separate the bone from the gums and clean out the bony cyst, pack it with bone or apply medication, and close it all back up. For a more specific answer, contact your oral surgeon since they are more familiar with your case.
An oral surgeon is better apt to answer this question than a general dentist. Asking your local dental society for a surgeon referral is a good start. Thank you.
There are many types of cysts, depending on the specific diagnosis, as well as the size and location, removal can range from decompression, to excision of the cyst itself, and all the way to resection of it and surrounding tissue.
Dr. Nick Mechas
Dr. Nick Mechas
Generally, that is the first place I would go since most maxillofacial surgeons do remove cyst however when it is identified the surgeon will determine whether not he or she will do it or will send it to another specialist such as an ENT specialist.
Every cyst is different; without seeing your specific cyst, hard to say. Best to speak with your surgeon on how to deal with the cyst you may have. Remember, a second opinion, though time-consuming, may help you in your decision.
The cyst is removed through a window in the bone under a local anesthetic. You may also choose to be sedated for the entire procedure to ensure an anxiety-free experience. If there is a tooth embedded within the cyst, it might also be removed.
