Which treatments belong to oral surgery?
The field includes simple or more complex extractions, the assessment and extraction of wisdom teeth, and surgery linked to implants. The need is not deduced from an isolated symptom. It rests on the history of the problem, the clinical examination and the images judged necessary.
A tooth can sometimes be kept or treated differently. The role of the consultation is also to check that possibility before planning a procedure.
How is a procedure prepared?
The practitioner details the planned step, the useful examinations, the instructions before the appointment and the usual aftermath. They take into account the medicines, history and allergies reported by the patient.
The course and the risks depend on the procedure. They are therefore explained for your situation, with the available alternatives and the reasons for the proposed choice.
What happens after the procedure?
Written or spoken instructions cover hygiene, food, taking the prescribed medicines and the signs that should lead you to call the practice. The check-up schedule depends on the procedure carried out and on healing.
If pain or bleeding evolves in a way that worries you, contact the practice. In case of difficulty breathing or a life-threatening situation, call 144.
Does a procedure need assessing?
The consultation confirms the indication and explains the options.
The practice plans short videos to explain the main treatments. This one will be added once it has been filmed. [VIDEO TO BE CONFIRMED]
In practice
- Appointments
- Book online or call 022 320 19 19. You do not need to know the name of the treatment, just say what brings you. Appointment length: [DURATION TO BE CONFIRMED].
- Estimate and funding
- In Switzerland, most dental care is not covered by basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG). When a treatment is proposed, a written estimate is given to you before starting. [PAYMENT AND INVOICING TERMS TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Accident
- If the treatment follows an accident, it is reported to your accident insurance (LAA/UVG) or your health insurer. Mention it when booking, the team explains the declaration.
- Where
- The treatment is provided at the Meyrin practice. For Nyon, the treatments offered are still to be confirmed. [TO BE CONFIRMED]