WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TOOTH EXTRACTION AND A SURGICAL EXTRACTION?

Tooth extractions can be advised in a number of different situations.

In this blog post, we will focus on tooth extractions more commonly carried out by a specialist oral surgeon.

More complex extractions are referred to as surgical extractions.

In these cases, the anatomy can be often be difficult to work with and it may also be necessary to work at a deeper level.

It may well be the case that structures such as arteries or nerves are close by.

When surgical extraction of teeth is necessary

If a dentist is not performing such extractions on a regular basis, they can be difficult procedures.

That is why patients are referred to an oral surgeon.

Oral surgeons are skilled in managing any potential complications.

WHEN IS SURGICAL EXTRACTION NECESSARY?

Impacted teeth are a common cause of surgical extraction.

For example, wisdom teeth covered to some extent by the gum.

They can be extracted as a preventative measure to avoid future problems such as infections.

Surgical extractions may also be needed in orthodontic treatment.

Extractions create the space needed for the movement of other teeth.

Surgical extraction wisdom tooth

Removing a wisdom tooth can help with this – and it can also help to achieve stable results over the long term.

That’s because wisdom teeth can continue to try to push though, which could lead to teeth shifting back.