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Reasons for tooth extractions:

• Deep decay
• Infection in the tooth and bone
• Insufficient space in the mouth
• Make room for orthodontic treatment

Two Types Of Extractions:

Simple Extractions are performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth, usually under local anaesthetic, and require only the use of instruments to elevate and grasp the visible portion of the tooth. Typically, the tooth is lifted using an elevator and using dental forceps, rocked back and forth until the periodontal ligament has been sufficiently broken and the supporting alveolar bone has been adequately widened to make the tooth lose enough to remove. Typically, when teeth are removed with forceps, slow steady pressure is applied with controlled force. It is usually possible to fill the remaining gap with either a dental bridge, dental implant, or denture.

Surgical Extractions involve the removal of teeth that cannot be easily accessed, either because they have broken under the gum line or because they have not fully erupted. Surgical extractions usually require an incision. In a surgical extraction, the dentist may elevate the soft tissue covering the tooth and bone, and may also remove some of the overlying and surrounding jawbone tissue with a drill. Frequently, the tooth may be split into multiple pieces to facilitate its removal. Surgical extractions are usually performed with conscious sedation in Smile Hub Dental Clinic. It is usually possible to fill the remaining gap with either a dental bridge, dental implant, or denture.