Tooth-Removal ( all tyes of extractions )

A dental extraction (also referred to as exodontia) is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment. There are additional reasons for tooth extraction: • Severe tooth decay or infection (acute or chronic alveolar abscess). Despite the reduction in worldwide prevalence of dental caries, still, it is the most common reason for the extraction of (non-third molar) teeth with up to two-thirds of extractions.

 • Extra teeth are blocking other teeth from coming in.

 • Severe gum disease may affect the supporting tissues and bone structures of teeth.

 • In preparation for orthodontic treatment (braces) 

• Teeth in the fracture line

 • Teeth which cannot be restored by an endodontist 

• Fractured teeth 

• Supernumerary, supplementary or malformed teeth

 • Cosmetic teeth of poor appearance, unsuitable for restoration

 • Receiving radiation to the head and neck may require the extraction of teeth in the field of radiation. 

• Reduced cost compared to other treatments 

• Extractions are often categorized as “simple” or “surgical”

 

Simple tooth extractions are performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth, usually under local anesthetic, and require only the use of instruments to elevate and/or grasp the visible portion of the tooth. Typically the tooth is lifted using an elevator, and using dental forceps, rocked back and forth until the periodontal ligament has been sufficiently broken and the supporting alveolar bone has been adequately widened to make the tooth lose enough to remove. Typically, when teeth are removed with forceps, slow, steady pressure is applied with controlled force.