Tooth
extraction is a process of removing a tooth which decayed, damaged beyond
repair and the tooth where the tissues and bones are completely damaged.
Reasons
for tooth extraction
A tooth
extraction might be indicated if repairing a damaged tooth is not practical...
♦ Extraction can be done under the
following circumstances:
♦ Teeth with extensive decay (dental
caries) or
♦ Teeth broken or cracked in such an
extreme manner i.e. beyond repairable.
♦ In some cases the obstacles might be
so formidable that a repair for the tooth is simply not possible.
♦ In other cases the cost of dental
treatment or else a dubious long-term outlook for the success of the treatment
may be the reason why an extraction is chosen.
In some
cases when the root canal treatment cannot be performed then the tooth
extraction is carried out. There are some teeth that may require treatment of
the nerve space that lies within them. While most teeth typically are
candidates for root canal treatment there can be complicating factors that
remove this option and the dentist has no options other than tooth extraction
In order to make a tooth repair.
♦ Malpositioned or nonfunctional teeth may need to be
extracted...
Sometimes
tooth extraction can be done for the ones which are mal-positioned and create
constant irritation to the patients. For example, wisdom tooth which is a
constant source of irritation to the person's cheek can be remove during tooth
extraction.
♦ Impacted teeth are often
extracted.
These
are teeth with jaw bone positioning that cannot erupt into normal alignment. So
by definition, impacted teeth are mal-positioned, precisely why they are often
non-functional. This combination of factors makes impacted teeth common
candidates for extraction.
♦ Tooth
extractions may be required in preparation for orthodontic treatment
(braces)...
In an orthodontic
treatment the dentist is trying to perfect the alignment of the
patient's teeth. But they can only do so within the confines the person's jaw size.
Especially in cases where a large discrepancy exists between the size of the
patient's jaws and the space needed--- for the improved teeth alignment---some
strategically located teeth may need to be extracted.
Procedure
for tooth extraction:
Local anesthesia
is used for numbing the area to be affected of the tooth. In case where the
tooth is exposed and appears to be easily removable in one piece. Most dentists
or oral surgeons use an instrument called an elevator to luxate, or loosen, the
tooth; widen the space in the underlying bone; and break the tiny elastic
fibers that attach the tooth to the bone. Once the tooth is dislocated from the
bone, it can be lifted and removed with forceps.
Procedure
for impacted tooth extraction:
Extracting
an impacted tooth or a tooth with curved roots typically requires cutting
through gum tissue to expose the tooth. It may also require removing portions
of bone to free the tooth. Some teeth must be cut and removed in sections. The
extraction site may or may not require one or more stitches (sutures) to close
the incision.
Some important instruction before extraction
of tooth
Extraction of tooth is routine treatment. We
desire to make this event as easy as possible for you. To accomplish this
some prior planning and preparation will help ensure that things go
smoothly. It is necessary to know some important instruction before
extraction of tooth.
Important instruction before extraction of
tooth
♦ Take light breakfast before extraction. Don’t
come with empty stomach.
♦ Take prescribed medicine regularly as per
instruction.
♦ Preferably come in morning session for
extraction.
♦ Inform doctor about some systemic disease
like Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Blood disease, Ashthma if you
have, before extraction.
♦ Inform about medicine that you take regularly
for any disease.
♦ Women only: Inform about Pregnancy if have.
(If applicable).
♦ Don’t take any tobacco product (cigarette,
bidi, pan masala, gutkha) or alcohol before extraction.
♦ Don’t worry about Pain during extraction.We
use modern anaesthetic drug and method.There is little or no discomfort during
extraction. As you will more relax during procedure, treatment will be more
smooth and comfortable.
Important
instruction after extraction of tooth
♦ The rolled gauze pack should be kept at site
of extraction for one hour after extraction.
♦ Don’t rinse or spit after extraction for one
day to stop bleeding. Swallow saliva
♦ You can take soft liquid diet after 2 hour of
surgery like ( dal rice, khichadi, ice-cream, banana)
♦ Avoid hot or hard food for one day.
♦ Don’t use tobacco product or alcohol after
extraction of tooth.
♦ Don’t worry if there is oozing of blood or blood-tinged
saliva for first 24 hours, it’s normal. If there is profuse bleeding consult
doctor.
♦ Take medicine regularly as per instruction of
doctor.
♦ If there is any problem (pain, bleeding,
swelling), contact us by phone first. If possible consult again.
We desire to make this event as easy as
possible for you.
