Extraction is the name given to professional tooth removal. Teeth extractions tend to have a negative connotation attached to them and can instill a feeling of anxiety when one has to undergo such a procedure. However, this is not the case. Teeth extraction at Dental Spa of Orange is done under anesthesia, that is, after numbing the tooth to ensure you are comfortable and pain-free.
Why are dental extractions advised?
Every dentist will try their best to save your teeth; however, saving the tooth may not be an option in some situations, and extraction remains the only solution. Let's look at some of the most common reasons for tooth extraction at Dental Spa of Orange.
Extractions are advised when the tooth has been decayed extensively, and restoring it with a filling or prostheses becomes impossible.
Infected and abscessed tooth.
Teeth that have become loose because of gum diseases.
Vertically fractured and broken teeth.
Wisdom teeth that is the third molars that have become infected or are embedded in the bone.
Premolars are often removed for orthodontic treatment purposes.
Teeth that are involved in a pathology such as a cyst.
Procedure for dental extractions
After your oral examination, your dentist at Dental Spa of Orange will take some x-rays to determine the extent of damage and root of the teeth. If extraction is needed, they will advise you so. In an emergency situation, the procedure is carried out right away, whereas in other cases, you may be given an appointment to help you prepare for your surgery.
The procedure begins with an injection of local anesthesia, which is the numbing agent in your mouth. Some may also need sedation to ensure maximum comfort. After a few minutes, the effects of anesthesia are achieved, and the process begins. Our dentist at Dental Spa of Orange will use specific forceps and an elevator to remove the tooth.
In some cases, a surgical approach may be needed. In these cases, a small amount of bone has to be removed to access the tooth. Surgical extractions as often carried out to remove impacted third molars. After extractions, the wound is stitched, and medications are prescribed. In some cases, our dentist may also suggest immediate or delayed bone grafting.
Why is bone grafting needed after extraction?
Our teeth are supported and held firmly in the oral cavity by the jawbone. Once the tooth is removed, the jawbone in that particular area begins to undergo the process of bone resorption. This means the bone will wear off and reduce in height and width. This happens because the jawbone is no longer stimulated by the tooth roots and serves no function.
Extensive bone loss, be it localized or generalized, makes replacing teeth with dental implants impossible. Therefore, in such cases, bone grafts become essential. Bone grafts promote bone formation and restore bone width and height to ensure successful implant placement.
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