🦷 Extraction involves the removal of an irrecoverable tooth or root remnant when it has been affected by decay
🦷 Most of the time we have to resort to tooth extraction when the tooth shows a visible infection on the X-ray recommended by the doctor.
🦷 Dental infections can only be treated with root canal therapy in situations where they are small in size, but when the size becomes larger, the doctor recommends extraction and curettage of the unhealthy tissue.
🦷 Periodontal disease is another clinical situation in which tooth extraction is recommended, as the supporting tissue is affected, leading to tooth mobility.
🦷 Extraction for orthodontic purposes is carried out on the recommendation of the orthodontist if the patient has dental crowding, in order to obtain the necessary space for dental alignment.
Dental extraction is a dental procedure in which a tooth is removed from the jawbone or mandible. This may be necessary in case of severe dental conditions or complications such as:
Advanced tooth decay: if tooth decay has affected too many teeth and cannot be saved by other dental procedures, extraction of the affected tooth may be necessary.
Periodontal disease: if periodontitis has progressed and resulted in the loss of tooth-supporting tissue, extraction of affected teeth may be necessary.
Impacted tooth: an impacted tooth is a tooth that has failed to come to the surface of the mouth and can cause pain, inflammation and infection. In such cases, extraction of impacted teeth may be necessary.
Fractured or cracked tooth: if a tooth is severely fractured or cracked and cannot be repaired by other dental procedures, it may need to be extracted.
Orthodontics: if there is overcrowding of the teeth and space needs to be freed up to allow the teeth to be pushed into the correct position through orthodontic treatment, tooth extraction may be necessary.
Before recommending a tooth extraction your dentist will perform an oral examination and assess the general condition of your teeth and gums. If extraction is necessary, the dentist will explain the procedure and discuss anaesthesia and pain management options with the patient. It is important that patients follow the dentist’s instructions to ensure that healing is complete and without complications.
