Tooth Extractions Fear of the dentist is one of the most common fears people have. They are worried about feeling pain during the examination. That fear gets even worse when there is surgery involved. Thankfully, tooth extractions are one of the most frequently performed surgeries and can be done in a single appointment. The use of sedation dentistry makes sure the patient is comfortable and pain-free throughout the extraction procedure. Extractions may become necessary for patients who have advanced tooth decay, are suffering from periodontal disease, or through accidental trauma. Those patients who have suffered from periodontal disease for a long period of time may require multiple extractions at the same time. This is necessary to provide them with an artificial tooth solution to maintain the integrity of the oral cavity and to provide the lips and cheeks with the much-needed supportive structure, so the patient's outward appearance does not change. Year in and year out, wisdom teeth are the most frequently extracted teeth. Any patient in need of a tooth extraction should come into our Implant & Periodontics Solutions office to discuss the procedure with our staff. Why not come in today to find out more? Different Kinds of ExtractionsNo matter which kind of extraction is necessary, the goal remains the same. That goal is to remove the diseased or damaged tooth from the supportive gum tissue, roots and all. There are generally two types of extractions. The most common type of extraction is known as a simple extraction. A numbing agent is used on both the tooth and the surrounding gum area of the tooth that will be pulled. This agent sufficiently numbs the patient, so they do not feel any pain. They will feel a general pressure as the tooth is worked free. A surgical extraction is a bit more involved, but it too uses the same type of numbing agent, so the patient remains calm and relaxed. For some patients who have an overwhelming anxiety concerning the procedure, sedation dentistry techniques may be employed to use a general anesthetic. The surgical extraction is used when the teeth are embedded in the jawbone or where they have only partially erupted. Restorative Dentistry and Tooth ExtractionsThe first tooth extractions were performed in unsanitary conditions with dirty tools and crude techniques. In many cases, infection would set in following the procedure and the patient would die. A lot has changed since those days. State-of-the-art technology has stepped in to streamline and ensure that patients are safe. Tooth extractions used to be done simply from a practical standpoint; the patient had a tooth that was diseased that needed to be removed. Now, those procedures are considered restorative too. Removal of a damaged tooth can make way for an artificial tooth solution, improving the patient's smile with the use of dental implants. Patients should come to see us at Implant & Periodontics Solutions to discuss the options and find out which type of extraction meets their needs. Call us today. You can reach us at 623-556-5442. |
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