A tooth extraction should only be performed when it is impossible to
preserve the tooth, this occurs for example when tooth decay is very extensive
and there is no possibility of repair, or if the infectious process has spread
and cannot be controlled in any other way.
The main causes of simple tooth extraction are:
Quick Details
Who Is This For?
Treatment Duration
15-25 minutes
Potential Risks & Side Effects
Recovery Time
7 to 10 days
Success Rate: 95%
Alternative Treatments
How Does it Work?
A dental extraction is carried out when there
is no possibility of treating the decayed, infected or damaged tooth in its
place, and when the risk of infection should be avoided. It is also the best
option when there are very advanced caries (decays), teeth with deep fractures,
a severe periodontal (gum) disease.
Simple tooth extractions are performed under
local anesthesia using a simple technique, which usually does not give rise to
complications if the dentist's recommendations for post-extraction are
followed. There are 3 types of extractions:
Simple tooth extraction: local anesthesia
(only in the area to be operated on) is put in and the tooth is extracted with
the help of specific instruments.
Root extraction: this type of extraction is
carried out when the crown of the tooth is damaged or destroyed by caries,
trauma, etc.
Extraction of included teeth: it is carried
out through a small surgical intervention anesthetizing the area locally to
extract the tooth that has not yet erupted. This type of extraction is very
common in wisdom teeth.
What Does a Simple Tooth
Extraction Involve?
1. Consultation for Simple
Tooth Extraction
After you submit your request for information about simple tooth extraction, you will take an online consultation to make sure that you are a suitable candidate for this treatment. During this consultation, your complaints about your oral health will be learned in detail and you will be asked if you have had any health condition which may hinder the process. Any medical information that affects this process will be useful for us to define your case and prepare a customized treatment plan for you.
2. Planning Your Trip and Choosing the Clinic
In the second stage, you choose one of the dental clinics that we offer you according to your expectations, and also where we arrange the date and trip plan that suits you upon your preferred clinic/dentist.
3.
Final Consultation with Your Dentist
When you arrive at the dental clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your dentist who performs your simple tooth extraction procedure. Everything about your tooth extraction process will be discussed and decided by you and your dentist during this consultation. The dentist will make you understand what you should expect from your treatment and the potential risks or complications of it. You will also have an individualized recovery plan that can be followed, especially during the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. At this stage, you need to find the answers to all the questions you have in mind about the simple tooth extraction process. The dentist or clinic will explain the process clearly to make you feel comfortable and ready.
4.
Medical Examinations
Before the surgery begins, your dentist will conduct physical and blood tests to make sure that you are in acceptable health status for the simple tooth extraction procedure. The dentist will determine all the measurements with the help of computer-based tools. Every patient is required to undergo medical tests before the procedure to ensure that nothing can hinder the success of the process and if any risk detected, dentists try to eliminate them first.
5.
Surgery
Simple tooth extractions are quick procedures and are performed in consultation with local anesthesia. The dentist uses the elevator and forceps to loosen the tooth and facilitate its extraction. Once the piece is out, the patient is asked to bite down on a sterile gauze pad to reduce bleeding until the wound coagulates, which will subsequently be treated with mild rinses and the administration of oral anti-inflammatory drugs.
After the extraction of a tooth, the patient can decide if he wants to
have a dental implant to cover the extraction gap. If yes, the waiting time for
the implant can be from 2 to 6 months, but there is an option in which the
implant can be placed immediately after extraction.
What Should I Expect from Simple Tooth Extraction?
FAQ
Is Simple Tooth Extraction Painful?
The discomfort experienced after the extraction of a tooth is normal, the discomfort decreases a few days after the intervention and can be reduced with the use of pain relievers and the application of ice to the face.
What Are the Tips to Facilitate Healing After Simple Tooth
Extraction?
After having your teeth removed, it is advisable to follow a few simple rules to facilitate healing and avoid complications:
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