Extractions
There are certain times when a tooth is non-restorable, meaning that it cannot be repaired so unfortunately the tooth has to be extracted or pulled out. A bone graft may be recommended to help the extraction site heal and have sufficient bone remaining.
Reasons for Extractions
• Tooth breaks down below the gum tissue
– Severe bone loss and tooth is very mobile
• Tooth has severe infection and does not
respond to root canal treatment
– Tooth is fractured on root surface
Replacements for Missing Teeth
• Removable dental appliance
– Fixed Dental Bridge
• Dental Implant done by specialists
Dental extractions involve removing a tooth from its socket. Reasons include decay, infection, and crowding. This procedure can be a relatively simple procedure, but some cases require specialized techniques, such as surgical extractions.
Local anesthesia numbs the area, and post-extraction care is essential to prevent complications. Dentists may recommend dental extractions as a last resort when other treatments have failed, or to prevent potential complications in the future.