Oral and maxillofacial surgery abroad at Asensio Advanced Dentistry in Valencia covers the full range of surgical procedures — from routine wisdom tooth extractions to complex periapical surgery, bone lesion treatment and surgical preparation for dental implants abroad. Many UK patients combine necessary oral surgery with implant treatment in a single trip to Valencia, reducing overall cost and recovery time.

All surgical procedures are performed by Dr. Lucía Asensio Romero, specialist in implantology and oral surgery with over 30 years of experience. The first consultation is completely free — call us on 0800 048 8058 or email office@dentalasensio.co.uk.

Dental extractions and wisdom teeth

Dental extraction is the basis of oral surgery — from simple extractions to surgical removal of root rests, impacted teeth and wisdom teeth in abnormal positions. Wisdom teeth are the last to develop and frequently the mouth does not have enough room to accommodate them. When this occurs they become impacted — trapped by other teeth or bone — causing pain, swelling and risk of infection. Partial eruption or rotation can cause ongoing discomfort and increase the risk of adjacent tooth decay.

Periapical surgery

Some patients develop lesions in the maxillary bone or jaw around one or several tooth roots — granulomas or periapical cysts arising from chronic dental infection. These destroy supporting bone and cause pain and recurring infection. When root canal treatment does not resolve the lesion, periapical surgery is indicated. The procedure involves surgical removal of the lesion at the root tip along with a small section of the root end, sealed to prevent reinfection. For patients who also require implants in the affected area, surgery and implant placement can often be coordinated in the same visit — see our guide to dental implants with bone loss.

Included and impacted teeth

Included teeth have not erupted during their normal period and remain partially or totally inside the bone. Any tooth can be affected, but upper canines and wisdom teeth are most commonly involved. Treatment options include surgical extraction or — where the tooth has aesthetic and functional importance — relocation into the dental arch through a combined surgical-orthodontic approach.

Cysts and tumours of the jaw

Cysts inside the maxillary bones can arise from latent infections, retained teeth or embryonic structures. Surgical removal at Asensio ensures permanent resolution in the vast majority of cases. All cases are assessed with 3D CT scanning before any procedure is planned. Where cyst removal affects bone volume available for future implant placement, our team plans both procedures together to minimise the number of visits required.

Orthognathic surgery

Orthognathic surgery corrects dental-facial deformities through mobilisation of the upper jaw and mandible. It addresses problems of irregular bone growth that affect biting, speaking, sleeping and facial aesthetics — including cases of obstructive sleep apnoea. Treatment planning involves a multidisciplinary team approach between the orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon.

Salivary gland surgery

Salivary glands can become infected, obstructed or develop tumours requiring surgical intervention. Procedures include parotidectomy (parotid gland removal), submandibular sialoadenectomy and sublingual gland surgery, performed to address obstruction, infection or tissue sampling for diagnostic purposes.

Sinusitis and sinus surgery

Chronic sinusitis — inflammation of the nasal sinuses lasting more than 12 weeks — can be related to dental pathology, particularly when unilateral. Symptoms include facial pressure, nasal obstruction, loss of smell and dental pain. In severe cases, Caldwell-Luc surgery is indicated to access and treat the maxillary sinus in cases of cysts, infections or tumours. Sinus pathology can also affect the availability of bone for upper jaw implants — patients with this condition are assessed with 3D CT scanning before implant planning begins. See our guide to zygomatic implants for cases where sinus anatomy makes conventional implant placement difficult.

Oral surgery as preparation for dental implants

Many patients who need dental implants abroad also require preliminary oral surgery — extraction of failing teeth, removal of cysts or granulomas, or treatment of sinus pathology — before implant placement can begin. At Asensio we plan these procedures together, coordinating surgical and implant appointments to minimise the number of trips required from the UK. For patients with severe bone loss who have been told they are not suitable for standard implants, zygomatic implants may avoid the need for bone grafting entirely. For All-on-4 full arch rehabilitation, extractions and implant placement are performed in the same surgical session.

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