Why Teeth Extraction is Necessary?

[Dr. Aakash Shah]

Tooth extractions can be defined as the removal of a tooth from its bone socket. The dentist is always trying to save the tooth, but could not be in a situation where a tooth is extracted.

 

In the early days of the history of many human diseases have been attributed to dental infections. As there were no antibiotics in the days of a tooth extraction was carried out to cure the disease. Different tools were used to extract the tooth at different points in time. The first was invented by Guy de Chauliac in the fourteenth century and was known as the dental pelican. This has been the main tool used to Century 18 in the dental pelican key that replaces a tooth extraction tool. dental key is replaced by modern forceps in the 20th century and is the main tool used today to extract the tooth. Dental extractions are very variable and facilitate different types of extractions from a wide variety of instruments are used.

 

Reasons for Tooth Extraction

 

Generally, when a tooth or tooth loss caused by damage to tooth decay dentist trying to fix a tooth by different means-such as the filling, crown repair, etc. However, there are times when a tooth is damaged, so it can not be repaired, and in these circumstances has no choice as distinguished from a tooth. This is the most common cause of tooth extraction. Also, many diseases and medications require the extraction of a tooth, because it weakens the immune system and cause infection of the tooth. These are - anti-cancer agents, tooth decay, gum disease, teeth, in addition, a broken tooth, organ transplantation, orthodontic treatment, radiotherapy, and wisdom teeth.

 

Types of Extraction

 

There are two types of tooth extractions - simple and surgical.

 

simple extractions * - these are performed on teeth that are visible from outside the mouth and can be easily done by general dentists. The dentist gives him an injection of local anesthetic before removing the tooth.

 

• Surgical Extractions - these are performed on teeth that are not easily accessible, which could occur if the teeth are broken under the gum line or partially erupted teeth. In such cases, the surgeon must cut and remove gum and providing access to remove a piece of bone or tooth. surgical extractions require oral surgeon specialist.

Prefetching considerations

 

Before tooth extraction dental surgeon or dentist about your medical and dental x-rays can also make the affected area. He may also prescribe antibiotics if you have an infected tooth, a weak immune system or medical problems.

 

After removal considerations

 

• For simple extractions to your dentist can prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen without prescription.

• For surgical extractions, your dentist can prescribe pain medication for a few days to see NSAIDs.

• * Once the tooth is extracted the dentist bite off a piece of gauze to facilitate clotting and should not disturb this clot in the wound.

• You must use ice packs must be swelling after surgery. Use hot compresses when the jaw is rigid.

• * Most items will disappear in a week or two. rinse with warm salt water can dissolve the stitches. remaining items will be removed by your dentist.

• * Do not smoke or spit after surgery, which could remove the clot away from the tooth and increase blood flow and cause dry socket.

Risk factors

 

Risk factors due to the extraction of teeth - infection, prolonged bleeding, inflammation, alveolitis, nerve damage, damage to the teeth, incomplete removal, jaw broken, and the hole in the sinuses, sore jaw muscles or joints and numbness in his lower lip.

 

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