Tooth Extraction

In dentistry, the main goal is to leave the tooth in its natural state in the mouth, but in some cases, tooth extraction may become inevitable. It may be preferred to extract the teeth that cannot be retained in their natural state with root canal treatment, filling or crown applications.

In addition, wisdom teeth and similar cases may require tooth extraction. The method, duration and post-treatment healing process of tooth extraction performed under anesthesia vary according to the condition of the tooth.

Why Is Tooth Extraction Performed?

Tooth extraction is a treatment method that must be applied in some cases in adults. The ideal is to use adult teeth for life, replacing the baby teeth in childhood.

However, some situations, especially not paying enough attention to oral and dental health, can cause teeth to become unusable over time. Conditions that require tooth extraction include:

Experiencing advanced loss of tissues surrounding the teeth due to gingival diseases
Root canal treatment and crown applications applied as a result of dental caries or fractures are not sufficient to save the tooth.
Space requirement for orthodontic treatment
Impacted and semi-impacted teeth cause caries, pain and abscess formation over time
Risk of dental infection in cases where the immune system is under threat due to medical complications
Tooth decay and damage spread to the dental pulp and cause severe infection

Treatment Summary

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Operation Time

2 - 3 hours

Recovery Time

1 week

Reservation

1 week

Anesthesia

local

General Dental Treatments

Tooth extraction; It is a treatment method applied by a dentist or oral surgeon. Tooth extraction performed under local, general or intravenous anesthesia may require combined treatment methods. It is the process of removing teeth that are too bad for treatment by removing them from the tooth socket.

How Is Tooth Extraction Applied?

Before Tooth Extraction, the dentist or oral surgeon plans the appropriate treatment procedure for the area. Before the application, local anesthesia is applied to numb the area to be shot. In some cases, such as wisdom teeth, general anesthesia can also be used. After the area is anesthetized, the gingiva and bone tissue are cut and the tooth is removed from its bonds with the jawbone. Some teeth that are difficult to pull out can be partially removed.

It is normal to have a slight bleeding in the area after the extraction, usually after the extraction of the tooth, coagulation occurs in the cavity. The dentist places a gauze pad in the cavity and asks the patient to bite and pack the area. If necessary, self-dissolving sutures can be placed on the gingival margins. In some cases, the blood clot formed in the socket falls off and the hollow bone is exposed. In this case, an antibiotic-containing pain reliever paste can be applied to the area, which helps healing.

After Tooth Extraction

The healing process after tooth extraction usually takes a few days. In this process, using the medicines prescribed by the dentist regularly and following his recommendations will accelerate the treatment process. It is important to perform the eating and drinking activities extra carefully for 1 to 2 days after the extraction process.

In order not to dislodge the clot formed in the socket, vigorously rinsing and rinsing the inside of the mouth should be avoided.

Since smoking increases the risk of infection in the area, it should be stopped for at least 24 hours. In addition, it is important to follow the recommendations of the physician and to consult the physician in cases of severe fever, pain and swelling.

Recovery After Extraction

After tooth extraction, complete healing takes an average of 1-2 weeks, and during this period, bone and gingival tissue growth is observed in the cavity. The cavity formed in the mouth can lead to problems with biting, chewing and speaking. For this reason, the area can be filled by choosing treatment methods such as fixed bridges, implants and dentures at a later stage.

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