Complications in Minor Oral Surgery

Abstract

Minor oral surgery is common in dentistry, however, even though it is considered safe and low risk, complications such as pain, edema, bleeding, infection, and nerve damage can occur. The dental surgeon must be aware of possible complications, identify them quickly and perform postoperative follow-up to ensure the safety and efficiency of the procedure. The general objective of the present study was to discuss complications in minor oral surgery. The type of research carried out in this work was a Literature Review, in which it was carried out a consultation of books, dissertations and selected scientific articles through a search in the following databases: Google Academy, Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo). Minor oral surgery covers routine and less complex dental procedures, but are subject to various risks and complications. Prevention of these complications involves detailed surgical planning, strict adherence to biosafety standards, precise surgical skill, and appropriate treatment in case of complications.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.004-063