If you need a dental extraction as part of your implant treatment, it’s important to understand the process so you can remain calm during your appointment.
The good news is that nowadays, new technology and techniques are less invasive and more efficient to provide a better patient experience.
When is necessary a dental extraction?
There are a variety of reasons why you might need an extraction. If your tooth is damaged or has a fracture in the root, is structurally compromised, or has an extensive cavity, it may need to be removed. Other health situations like gum disease, diabetes, or other damage to the tooth may require that it be removed. Your dentist will discuss your overall health and medical history with you to determine if extractions are needed.
How is the procedure?
Before an extraction, your dentist will analyze your unique situation and determine the best course of action. Your mouth will be examined and x-rays will be taken. These steps will help to verify the size of your tooth, its position and shape, and evaluate the health of your bone.
At the start of the procedure, you will receive a local anesthetic to help avoid any pain. Once you are numb, the dentist will extract the tooth, clean out the site where the tooth had been, and stitch up your gum.
After your extraction, you must follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions to promote fast healing. Your dentist will give you steps to follow for eating and drinking, and will demonstrate how to keep your extraction site clean. Your initial recovery will take 7 to 10 days, and you should be fully healed after 2 months.
Techniques for one or more teeth extraction
There are a variety of ways to extract a tooth. Your dentist will choose the method that is right for you.
• Simple or multiple extraction: This method is used in most clinical cases such as: deciduous teeth (milk teeth), fractured teeth (depending on the fracture), and endodontic involvement (canal).
• Root extraction: This method is indicated when there is root residue in the gum or bone tissue that needs to be removed.
• Exodontia of impacted, included or semi-included elements: This method is recommended for cases where the tooth cannot break through the gum and surgery is indicated.
