When patients decide to undergo jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), they often encounter this question: “Why do I need surgical prep orthodontics instead of just normal braces?” While these two processes share similar names, they are as different as night and…
Orthognathic surgery is an advanced procedure that improves quality of life both aesthetically and functionally, ensuring that jawbones are brought into their ideal positions. However, many patients feel anxious about the recovery process due to outdated information and hearsay based…
Oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery procedures in cardiac patients require special planning. In particular, conditions such as coagulation disorders, blood thinners, stents, and heart valve diseases are decisive in shaping the surgical approach. In this article, we discuss in detail…
For many patients, the dentist’s chair can be anxiety-inducing, especially when the word “surgery” is mentioned. The question, “Can I be saved with a non-surgical treatment without needing an operation?” is one of the most frequent questions patients ask when…
One of the terms our patients hear most frequently in the treatment of gum diseases is “Curettage”. Although it is often confused with simple scaling (tartar removal), curettage is actually a much more comprehensive treatment that repairs the biological structure…
Dental implants are one of the most natural and long-lasting solutions for missing teeth today. However, implant success depends not only on placing the titanium screw into the bone, but also on having sufficient jawbone and healthy gum tissue. For…
Diabetes is not just a condition that affects blood sugar levels; it also has significant effects on oral and dental health. Gum diseases and the healing process of oral wounds, in particular, require a more delicate balance in diabetic individuals.…
Gum surgery is an important procedure applied in many conditions such as periodontal diseases, aesthetic gum reshaping, peri-implant treatments, and gum recession. The recovery process after the procedure directly affects both the success of the treatment and the patient’s comfort.…
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is not just a problem that affects oral tissues. Numerous scientific studies today show that gum inflammation can affect the entire body—from cardiovascular health to diabetes, pregnancy outcomes, and the immune system. For this reason, gum…
Do you feel pain in your jaw muscles when you wake up in the morning? Could you be clenching or grinding your teeth throughout the night? If you have psoriasis, the cause of these complaints may not be just stress—there…
