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What is tooth extraction?

Milan Babić

Dentist

What is tooth extraction?

Tooth extraction is an intervention used to remove the tooth from its position in the jawbone.

What is the most common cause for tooth extraction?

In vast majority of cases, the tooth is so affected by caries that the only solution is tooth extraction. Such teeth are usually contraindicated for any recovery with a seal or crown.

How to determine that a tooth is to be extracted?

Clinical examination and X-ray image analysis make it easy to determine the presence of caries lesion which has affected the tooth root deep beneath the gum. Such teeth should be extracted as soon as possible.

Is great caries the only sign that the tooth should be extracted?

Of course not. Beside caries, the tooth can be affected by infection or cyst, which is localized at the top of the tooth root. If it is determined that the infection or the cyst cannot be cured with other methods, the tooth should be extracted. Otherwise, the situation can get worse and the infection can spread to adjacent tissue.

Are fractured teeth necessarily extracted?

If the fracture is localized beneath the gum and affects the root, it is usually necessary to extract the fractured tooth.

Are healthy teeth sometimes extracted?

Yes. The only reason for extracting healthy teeth is the need for adequate orthodontic therapy. The tooth is extracted in order to create space for regular positioning of other teeth. The extraction is done upon written request by the orthodontist who performs the orthodontic therapy.

What can you expect after tooth extraction?

Several days after the extraction, slight unease and minimal pain can be felt. If the symptoms include marked swelling, pain, or something similar, it is necessary to contact your dentist.

How much time is needed for the wound to heal after the extraction?

It takes approximately a month and a half for the wound to heal properly. After this period, the gum completely covers the space of the extracted tooth.

Author: Dr. Milan Babić

 

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2019-04-18T15:17:56+02:00
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