Oral Surgery

Q: How long does wisdom tooth extraction take?

Per tooth typically 15 to 30 minutes.

Q: How long is recovery?

Surface healing in 5 to 7 days; complete bone healing takes weeks.

Q: When should I contact you after surgery?

For increasing, severe or new pain, contact us immediately — it could indicate infection.

Oral surgery in Berlin at our English-speaking dental practice in Reinickendorf / Waidmannslust. Wisdom tooth extraction, apicoectomy, bone augmentation and more — performed gently, with modern techniques and clear English aftercare instructions.

English-Speaking Oral Surgery in Berlin

Many procedures that used to be referred to oral surgeons we now perform in our own practice — familiar environment, familiar team, shorter paths. For very complex cases we cooperate with experienced specialists.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Wisdom teeth often erupt at an angle, remain impacted, or cause pressure on neighbouring teeth. Planned removal may be advised when:

Recurring gum inflammation around the wisdom tooth
The tooth is angled and pressing neighbours
Decay on the wisdom tooth or neighbour
Before orthodontic treatment
Cyst formation or nerve pressure

We plan with X-rays — for complex positions, 3D CBCT scans. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and is painless.

Apicoectomy (Root Tip Removal)

When a root canal treatment cannot eliminate a chronic infection at the root tip, apicoectomy is the next step: surgical removal of the infected tip through a small access, cleaning the area, and preserving the tooth.

Cyst Removal

Small cysts at root tips or in the jaw bone can be removed surgically together with the surrounding tissue for healing. Larger cysts require careful planning.

Bone Augmentation

For planned implants where the bone volume is insufficient we offer:

Sinus lift — bone build-up in the upper posterior region
Augmentation with autogenous bone or biocompatible substitute materials
Bone splitting for narrow ridges
Guided bone regeneration (GBR) with membrane

See our implants page for more.

Frenectomy

Short labial or lingual frenula can cause speech limitations in children and gum recession in adults. A frenectomy is a small, fast procedure.

How We Prepare You

Detailed information — what happens, how long, what risks
X-ray or 3D scan for precise planning
Medication review — important with blood thinners or bisphosphonates
Day-of-surgery tips — eat breakfast, no alcohol, comfortable clothing
Stop signal during surgery — you can pause anytime

Aftercare at Home

Do not drive yourself immediately after
Bite on the gauze pad for at least 30 minutes
Cool with a cloth or ice pack — reduces swelling
First 3 days: no sport, no alcohol, no coffee, no smoking
Soft food until the wound heals
Continue gentle oral hygiene, avoiding the wound area
Contact us if unusual pain, swelling or bleeding occurs

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a wisdom tooth extraction take?

Per tooth typically 15 to 30 minutes. Several teeth may be removed in one session when medically appropriate.

How long is the recovery after wisdom tooth surgery?

Surface healing in 5 to 7 days; complete bone healing takes weeks. Avoid sport, sauna and alcohol for one week.

What if I have severe pain after surgery?

Mild to moderate pain is normal — standard painkillers are fine. For increasing, severe or new pain, contact us immediately — it could indicate infection.

Book surgical consultation

Phone: +49 (0)30 - 403 90 90

Address: Gutachstraße 18, 13469 Berlin-Waidmannslust