Unit 1336: Comprehensive Oral Surgery

1. Overview of Oral Surgery

• Definition and scope of oral surgery
• Types of procedures involved
  • Minor and major surgeries
• Role and responsibilities of an oral surgeon
• Importance of oral surgery in the dental field

2. Common Oral Surgical Procedures

• Tooth extraction
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Simple vs. surgical extractions
• Dental implants
  • Overview and procedure steps
• Jaw surgeries
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Corrective jaw procedures
• Biopsy procedures
  • Types (incisional, excisional)
  • Indications
• Impacted tooth removal
  • Common impacted teeth (e.g., third molars)
  • Surgical considerations

3. Preoperative Assessment and Preparation

• Patient assessment
  • Medical and dental history review
  • Physical examination
• Diagnostic tests
  • Radiographs (e.g., OPG, CBCT)
  • Blood tests and other relevant investigations
• Informed consent process
  • Explanation of procedure, risks, benefits
• Preoperative instructions
  • Fasting guidelines
  • Medication adjustments

4. Anesthesia in Oral Surgery

• Types of anesthesia
  • Local anesthesia
  • Sedation (minimal, moderate, deep)
  • General anesthesia
• Indications and contraindications for each type
• Potential complications and management
• Monitoring and safety protocols during anesthesia

5. Surgical Techniques in Oral Surgery

• Incisions
  • Types and placement
• Suturing techniques
  • Materials and methods
• Tissue manipulation
  • Handling soft and hard tissues
• Bone grafting
  • Types of grafts
  • Indications and techniques
• Flap design
  • Types of flaps
  • Surgical considerations

6. Postoperative Care and Complications

• Wound management
  • Dressing and hygiene
• Pain control
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods
• Infection prevention
  • Antibiotic use and oral care
• Common postoperative complications
  • Dry socket, bleeding, swelling, nerve injury
• Recognition and management strategies

7. Management of Dental Emergencies

• Facial trauma
  • Types and initial management
• Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Hemostasis techniques
• Infection management
  • Signs of spreading infection
  • Immediate interventions
• Postoperative pain
  • Assessment and treatment
• Referral protocols and emergency preparedness

8. Ethical and Legal Considerations in Oral Surgery

• Patient confidentiality
• Informed consent and documentation
• Professional boundaries
• Liability and risk management
• Handling ethical dilemmas
• Legal responsibilities and compliance