Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers a broad spectrum: from routine tooth extractions to bone augmentation procedures that enable implant placement, through to complex corrective jaw surgery. All surgical treatment at our clinic is performed by trained specialist surgeons and is always assessment-led — no procedure is recommended unless it is clinically indicated.
Tooth extractions and wisdom tooth removal
Extractions are the most common oral surgical procedure. Most straightforward extractions take only minutes under local anaesthetic. Surgical extractions — where the tooth is broken, has curved roots, or is partially below the bone — require more time and a surgical approach.
Wisdom teeth (third molars) are frequently the reason patients seek oral surgery. A wisdom tooth may need removal when it is:
- Impacted (unable to fully erupt) and causing pain or infection
- Growing at an angle that damages the adjacent tooth
- Associated with a cyst or recurrent pericoronitis
- Decayed and not restorable given its position
Not all wisdom teeth need removing — the clinical team will review your X-rays and advise honestly. An asymptomatic, fully erupted wisdom tooth that is cleanable does not necessarily require extraction.
We do not remove teeth unnecessarily. Patients sometimes arrive expecting extractions based on advice received elsewhere; our assessment may confirm that, or suggest a different approach. You will always understand the reasoning before any procedure is agreed.
Bone graft and sinus lift
Dental implants require adequate bone volume to integrate successfully. When bone has been lost — due to tooth loss, periodontal disease or long-term denture wear — bone augmentation procedures rebuild the necessary structure before implants can be placed.
Two procedures are commonly performed in this context:
- Bone graft (bone augmentation): adds bone material to a deficient site, most often at the time of extraction (socket preservation) or as a separate preparatory procedure. Material may be synthetic (alloplastic), donor (allograft) or, in some cases, taken from elsewhere in the mouth. Integration takes 3–6 months depending on graft size. See dental implants → for how grafts fit into the implant journey.
- Sinus lift (sinus augmentation): specific to the upper jaw posterior area, where the maxillary sinus sits close to or at the level of the bone crest. The sinus floor is carefully elevated and bone material is placed beneath it to create implant depth. A lateral (window) sinus lift is used for larger deficiencies; a crestal approach for smaller ones. Healing before implant placement: typically 4–9 months.
Bone grafts and sinus lifts require a separate healing phase before implant placement. Most patients plan two trips: one for the graft, one for the implant(s) several months later. Your coordinator will help you plan both visits.
Jaw and maxillofacial surgery
Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) repositions the upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible) or both to correct significant skeletal discrepancies affecting bite, function and facial appearance. It is performed under general anaesthetic by a maxillofacial surgeon, usually in conjunction with an orthodontist.
Common reasons for jaw surgery include:
- Severe underbite or overbite that cannot be corrected with braces alone
- Significant facial asymmetry affecting function
- Obstructive sleep apnoea related to jaw structure
- Post-trauma reconstruction
Orthognathic surgery is major surgery. It involves hospital admission, general anaesthetic, a recovery of several weeks, and close post-operative monitoring. Complex cases — particularly those requiring combined orthodontic and surgical planning over many months — are rarely suitable for a short-stay dental tourism trip. If you have been advised you may need jaw surgery, contact us first to discuss whether Istanbul is the right setting for your specific situation. We will advise honestly rather than simply taking the booking.
What oral surgery costs in Turkey
Surgical pricing depends significantly on complexity and duration. The following are indicative starting points — exact figures come from your clinical assessment.
| Procedure | Istanbul (indicative) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple extraction | from €80 | Per tooth |
| Surgical extraction | from €150 | Per tooth; complexity-dependent |
| Wisdom tooth removal | from €150 | Up to €350+ for fully impacted |
| Bone graft / socket preservation | from €400 | Per site |
| Sinus lift (crestal) | from €600 | Per side |
| Sinus lift (lateral / window) | from €800 | Per side; larger augmentation |
All prices are indicative per procedure. Jaw surgery is quoted following specialist assessment and is not listed above because the variation by case is too wide to be meaningful as a general figure. See a full cost comparison →
