Surgical Extraction
A surgical tooth extraction is a dental procedure used to remove a tooth that cannot be easily extracted through a simple extraction process. This type of extraction is typically required for teeth that are impacted (such as wisdom teeth), severely decayed, fractured, or have not fully erupted through the gums.
Surgical Procedures
During the procedure, a dentist or oral surgeon makes an incision in the gum tissue to access the tooth and may need to remove bone or cut the tooth into smaller pieces to extract it. Surgical extractions are typically performed under local anesthesia, though sedation or general anesthesia may be used for more complex cases.
Surgical extractions are generally recommended when a tooth is in a difficult position or when removing it using traditional methods would be too risky or impossible. After the procedure, recovery time may vary, and follow-up care is important to ensure proper healing.