What is a tooth cyst?

Cystotomy is a tooth-preserving surgery in which only part of the growth (its front wall) is removed together with the affected segment of the tooth root. The remaining capsule is joined with the surrounding tissues and drained with an iodoform gauze strip.

Hemisection is a tooth-preserving surgery in which the growth is removed together with the affected root of a multi-rooted tooth and the attached segment of the crown. The tooth remains functional and is covered with a crown.

Cystectomy is a tooth-preserving surgery in which the growth is removed completely, together with its capsule and the affected tooth root.

Root-end resection is a tooth-preserving surgery in which the infected tip of the tooth root is removed together with the growth.

Coronoradicular separation is a tooth-preserving surgery in which a growth between the roots of a multi-rooted tooth is removed by dividing the entire tooth, including the crown, into two separate single-rooted teeth. The tooth remains functional.

During the first 2–3 days after surgery, you may have mild pain similar to that of a bruise. This is normal: it is caused by trauma to the mucosa and goes away on its own. You may take painkillers after checking with your doctor first. If the pain does not subside by the fourth day, or if it is acute and sharp, see your doctor.

If you notice a taste of pus or bad breath, an infection has most likely developed — see your doctor urgently. The most common causes of infection are failure to maintain sterility in the operating room and poor oral hygiene. To reduce the risk, choose a clinic that complies with the standards of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, and follow all of your doctor’s recommendations and prescriptions.

Swelling after cyst removal is normal and subsides naturally. It peaks on the third day and then goes down. If the swelling increases on the fourth day after surgery, this is not normal — see your doctor for an examination immediately.

This is normal as long as your temperature does not exceed 38 °C and the fever lasts no longer than 2 days. Your temperature usually rises in the afternoon or evening. If it is above 38 °C, lasts all day, or persists for more than two days, see your doctor.

If the doctor does not completely remove the infected areas during surgery, the growth may recur. In this case, repeat surgery will be needed to remove additional affected tooth tissue, or possibly the entire tooth.