Removal of a tooth

Modern dentistry is based on the principle of preserving the patient’s teeth. If there is a chance to cure or restore a unit, the doctor is obliged to do everything in his power. However, there is a list of indications when it is necessary to remove a tooth. Otherwise, the patient’s health may deteriorate, he will be seriously injured.

The list of indications for removal includes:

1. If the focus of infection in the periodontium cannot be eliminated by methods of savings therapy, the tooth is removed.
2. If it is necessary to drain the infectious focus in the jaw (abscess, purulent periostitis, phlegmon, etc.) and conservative methods have not worked, the causative tooth is extracted.
3. Odontogenic osteomyelitis of the jaws in the acute stage (urgent surgery is required).
4. Roots of teeth with a destroyed crown that cannot be used for prosthetics.
5. Tumors of the alveolar process.
6. Impacted teeth with eruption complications.
7. Units in the fracture zone of the jaw bones prevent the reposition of fragments and are sources of infection.
8. Units with 1-4 stages of mobility in the later stages of periodontitis.
9. If the teeth regularly injure the tissues of the oral mucosa and tongue, and the grinding of the crown did not give a positive result.
10. For orthodontic treatment, if space is required for the displacement of units in the dentition.
11. To prepare for orthopedic treatment with further fixation of the prosthesis.
12. Teeth contribute to the deformation of the dentition and the configuration of the face.

There must be aim reasons for tooth extraction to be regarded as an expedient intervention in dentistry.

To pull out a tooth in Kyiv, we recommend contacting the MC Dobrobut dental clinic. The best dental surgeons in the city work here.

There are 2 dental extraction protocols. In the first case, forceps are used, and in the second, surgical instruments are used. To determine the algorithm of actions, an X-ray examination is performed before removal. Removal is performed under local anesthesia.

Whole-crowned eights are removed when they displace neighbors, injure the cheek, or otherwise cause discomfort. For wisdom teeth, 4-5 roots are characteristic, they often have a curved shape. The cost of tooth extraction depends on the specific case.

Most often, eighth molars have to be removed because of their destruction. Because of the remoteness, caring for eights is difficult, because they often suffer from caries.

Impacted teeth are another reason for patient visits. The wisdom tooth does not erupt, or it grows at an angle, resting on the cheek or a neighbor. It becomes a source of chronic pain and inflammation, therefore it must be removed.

If the preliminary examination reveals signs of inflammation, the doctor will prescribe medications and prescribe procedures to eliminate the focus. Only after the problem has been stopped it will be possible to carry out the extraction.

Excitement and adrenaline rush reduce the effectiveness of anesthesia. It is recommended to take sedatives 1-2 hours before the operation.

Stages of the tooth extraction procedure

1. Local anesthesia in the extraction area.
2. Move the gum away from the crown of the tooth so as not to damage the soft tissues.
3. Extraction of the damaged unit using forceps, an elevator, and other instruments. If necessary, the tooth is sawn into separate fragments.
4. Fragments are removed from the hole, antiseptic treatment is carried out.
5. The well is covered with a swab or hemostatic sponge.

For the healing process of the hole to take place faster, it is necessary to follow all the recommendations of a specialist. In this case, the price of tooth extraction will not increase because of the elimination of complications.

• Keep the gauze pad on for 20-30 minutes to form a blood clot.
• Avoid food and water for the first few hours.
• Refrain from rinsing your mouth for several days, do not use a toothbrush in the hole's area.
• Temporarily, eliminate hot drinks and food from your diet.
• Chew food on the opposite side of the hole.
• Refrain from heating the body in a hot bath, steam bath, sauna.

If the pain does not decrease over time, complaints appear, be sure to contact the attending physician of our Dobrobut dental clinic in Kyiv.

After tooth extraction, especially if it was performed according to the surgical protocol, the patient may experience the pain of varying intensity. The doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory and pain relievers. You can also use an ice heating pad. A high temperature will only aggravate the situation, so you cannot warm your aching cheek.

It is not always enough to pull out a tooth to get rid of problems. After the operation, the patient may be disturbed by swelling, fever, and soreness. The healing process of tissues can be difficult, sometimes an infection gets into the wound. One of the common complications is alveolitis, which is accompanied by severe pain. To make sure that there are no complications - make an appointment or consultation with a doctor.

The cause of complications most often lies in ignoring the doctor’s recommendations, so we advise you not to neglect the appointments. The best specialists work in the MC Dobrobut clinic. That is why removing a tooth in Kyiv with our help is fast and safe!

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