Dental Surgery in Turkey

What is dental surgery?

Dental surgery is a broad category of procedures that treat problems a filling or crown alone cannot solve — damaged or impacted teeth, infection around the root, cysts, gum tissue concerns, or insufficient bone for dental implants. Some procedures stand alone; many prepare the mouth for restorative or implant treatment that follows.

New Look Smile Group coordinates your journey — enquiry, appointment coordination, travel and accommodation support, VIP transfer coordination and patient support in Türkiye. Diagnosis, the choice of procedure and the surgery itself are always carried out by the qualified treating clinicians at our partner clinic in Antalya.

Dental surgical procedures explained

• Tooth extraction — removal of a tooth that cannot be predictably saved, done as gently as the situation allows.
• Surgical extraction — for broken-down, impacted or awkwardly positioned teeth (including wisdom teeth) that need a surgical approach rather than a simple removal.
• Bone grafting — rebuilding bone volume where it is insufficient, most often so that dental implants can be placed securely.
• Sinus lift — creating additional bone height in the upper jaw, near the sinus, where implants are planned and natural bone is limited.
• Apical surgery (apical resection) — treating persistent infection at the tip of a tooth root, sometimes after root canal treatment, to help preserve the tooth.
• Cyst-related oral surgery — removal of cysts in or around the jaw identified during examination or imaging.
• Gum contouring — reshaping gum tissue where clinically appropriate, for health or aesthetic reasons.
• Frenectomy — releasing a restrictive band of tissue (frenulum) that affects the lips, tongue or gums.
• Implant-related surgery — the surgical placement of dental implants and any preparatory procedures they require.

The procedures available for your case are confirmed by the treating clinic after assessment — nothing is assumed, and nothing is added to a plan without a clinical reason you understand.

Assessment and imaging

Surgical planning starts with proper diagnostics. A panoramic X-ray gives the treating clinician an overview of your teeth and jaws, and CBCT (3D) imaging may be used where the procedure or your anatomy requires it — for example, before implant placement, bone grafting or surgery near nerves and sinuses. You can send an existing X-ray for review before you travel; final diagnosis and treatment planning are confirmed after clinical examination.

Anaesthesia and patient comfort

Most dental surgery is carried out under local anaesthesia. The appropriate anaesthetic or an alternative anaesthetic approach for your procedure is determined by the treating clinician, based on the treatment, your medical history and your comfort and it is explained to you before anything begins.

Your dental surgery journey in Türkiye

• 1 · Preliminary assessment — share photographs and any X-rays you have; the dental team reviews what they would assess in person.
• 2 · Appointment coordination — we plan the trip around your case and confirm your written plan before you book.
• 3 · Clinical consultation in Antalya — examination and imaging with the treating clinician; the plan is confirmed or honestly revised.
• 4 · Treatment — your procedure is carried out at the partner clinic, with VIP transfers between hotel and clinic included.
• 5 · Follow-up — healing is checked before you fly home, and departure timing is planned around your recovery.
• 6 · Post-return communication — our patient team stays reachable 24/7, and coordinates with the clinic on any clinical question after you return.

Common questions

Is dental surgery painful?

The procedure itself is carried out under anaesthesia determined by the treating clinician, so you should not feel pain during treatment. Some tenderness and swelling afterwards is normal and is managed with the aftercare and medications you are given. Everyone heals differently, and your comfort is monitored throughout.

How long should I stay in Türkiye after dental surgery?

It depends on the procedure — some treatments need only a short stay, while others need healing checks before you fly. Your written plan confirms the recommended number of days before you book anything, so there are no surprises.

Can I fly after dental surgery?

For most procedures, flying after a short recovery period is fine; for some, the treating clinician will recommend a specific waiting time. Your departure is planned around your follow-up check, and you fly home once the clinician is comfortable with your healing.

How do dentists decide whether I need a bone graft?

Through imaging — usually a panoramic X-ray and, where needed, a CBCT scan that shows bone height, width and quality in 3D. Grafting is only recommended where there genuinely is not enough bone to place an implant securely; it is a clinical decision, not a default.

Can dental surgery and implant placement happen in the same treatment plan?

Often, yes — extractions, grafting and implant placement are commonly stages of one coordinated plan. Whether steps can be combined in a single visit or need separate healing periods depends on your case, and the sequence is set out in your written plan.

When can I eat normally again?

You will usually start with soft foods and avoid chewing on the surgical site in the first days. How quickly you return to normal eating depends on the procedure — your aftercare guidance covers this day by day.

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