Tooth extractions are routine procedures in which a damaged tooth is removed from its socket in the jawbone. There are different types of extractions for different situations. Here's a quick overview of the most common:
- Simple extraction. Performed on visible teeth, typically those with intact crowns that can be accessed with forceps, using local anesthesia.
- Surgical extraction. Typically, these are more complex, as these involve teeth that may be broken, impacted, or are not fully erupted. Some surgical extractions involve sectioning the tooth and removing it in parts.
- Impacted tooth extraction. Wisdom teeth often don’t have enough room to emerge properly and become lodged in the jawbone, or impacted, and require surgical extraction.
- Root tip removal. This type of extraction is called for when a tooth breaks but the roots remain in the jaw. In these cases, a dentist may perform a root tip removal to remove the remnants.
The type of extraction appropriate for a given case is determined by a dentist following a thorough evaluation based on a tooth's condition, location, and other patient-specific factors.
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If you’re in the Winston-Salem area and looking for a dentist with the experience and expertise to guide you through the entirety of the tooth extraction process, contact dentist Dr. Jeffrey Tibbs to schedule a consultation!