Two Types of Tooth Extraction

Dental extraction is the process of removing a tooth (or teeth) from the mouth. There could be different reasons for removal - like a problematic wisdom tooth, decayed teeth, or having teeth that are beyond restoration. Extractions are also done in preparation for some orthodontic treatments.

A good example would be the removal of teeth that are blocking the way for other teeth. Those require extraction to leave space for the growing tooth. This case applies as well to wisdom teeth that have insufficient space to grow on. This causes impaction of the tooth and is called an impacted third molar. If you’re being prepared for an orthodontic treatment like attachment of a dental appliance then if there are any problematic teeth, they’ll have to go. Lost teeth after extraction may be replaced with implants to fill the gap. Dayton implant dentists should be able to provide you with the information you'll need to decide whether to go with the process or not.

Tooth extractions can either be simple or surgical. Simple extraction is done under local anesthetic, a dental elevator, and with the use of forceps (and other tools used for grasping the tooth). The tooth is rocked back and forth until the tooth is loose enough to remove. This operation is usually performed on visible teeth that can be easily removed. Surgical extraction, on the other hand, requires more complex tools like drills and other devices for cutting or breaking the tooth into multiple pieces. The operation is performed for teeth that are not easily accessible such as an impacted tooth and may require the tooth to be broken into different pieces for easier extraction.