Tooth Extraction
Tooth extraction is the process of removing a tooth from its socket, called a socket, in the bone. Generally, tooth extraction is resorted to in cases where treatment is not possible.
What is a wisdom tooth?
Wisdom teeth are third molars that are generally expected to erupt between the ages of 17-26.
Do wisdom teeth definitely need to be extracted?
If your wisdom teeth are healthy teeth in the correct position, there is no need for extraction, but if necessary, they may be removed to gain space in orotonic treatment.
What is impacted tooth extraction?
Impacted tooth extraction usually occurs because wisdom teeth are a problem. Since the nutritional conditions of the first people were different, they also needed the teeth in the back, but over time, as the food changed to be easy to consume and softer, our jaw became smaller and there was no need for the wisdom teeth at the back. As our jaw gets smaller, wisdom teeth struggle to find space and do not emerge like other teeth. Wisdom teeth that cannot find space put pressure on the front tooth by pushing it. This pressure also causes distortion. The fact that they are too far back prevents the surrounding gum from having a normal anatomical structure and makes it easily inflamed.
What is the difference between impacted tooth extraction and tooth extraction?
Impacted tooth extraction is generally the process of removing wisdom teeth from subcutaneously through surgical intervention, while tooth extraction is the process of removing teeth that are visibly damaged and cannot be treated.
Which department performs tooth extraction?
Oral, dental and maxillofacial surgeons from the departments of dentistry perform tooth extraction and impacted tooth extraction.
Why is tooth extraction needed?
• Teeth with advanced decay and loss of material that cannot be saved.
• Traumatized and broken teeth
• Teeth that were intended to be saved with root canal treatment but failed.
• Loose teeth due to gum diseases.
• Milk teeth that do not fall out when they should.
• Incompletely erupted, impacted or semi-buried teeth.
• Teeth that cause cysts or tumors to form.
• Teeth that cause problems due to excessive position change.
• In order to provide orthotontic treatment, tooth extraction may be needed to gain space in the jaw, even if it is problem-free.
Is tooth extraction a painful procedure?
Tooth extraction is performed under anesthesia and you will not feel pain during this process, but you may have a little pain after the treatment. The pain that occurs is at a level that can be controlled with painkillers.
Does swelling occur after the extraction?
The formation of swelling in the cheek varies depending on the position of the tooth and from person to person. To prevent swelling, a cold pad should be applied to the cheek area for the first 24 hours. Mild swelling in the area is normal and necessary for healing.
How does tooth extraction occur?
Even though many of us are afraid of tooth extraction, it is actually a very simple procedure performed under local anesthesia. First of all, the dentist performs an examination of the patient's general health and dental health. It examines the tooth and surrounding bone shape, length, position and soft tissue conditions with x-ray film and completes the definitive diagnosis depending on the situation. After numbing the area with local anesthesia in a simple surgical intervention, the tooth is loosened with the help of an elevator and extracted with the invitation of the dentist. Depending on the situation, it may be necessary to shape the bone
