1. What is Surgical Tooth Extraction?
Surgical tooth extraction is a procedure involving gingival incision, bone removal, and tooth sectioning to remove teeth that cannot be extracted through conventional methods.
Indications:
- Impacted or misaligned wisdom teeth
- Severely carious teeth with subgingival fracture
- Unerupted or partially erupted teeth
Objectives: Complete removal of tooth structure with minimal discomfort, and prevention of complications while preserving surrounding bone and tissue
2. Surgical Extraction Procedure at AM PROCARE
- Clinical Assessment and Imaging: Evaluation of tooth position, depth, and angulation through a thorough clinical exam with the radiographic examination (X-ray/CBCT).
- Local Anesthesia: The use of contemporary anesthetic agents ensures a pain-free procedure.
- Gum Incision and Bone Removal: Incision of soft tissue and removal of overlying bone tissue.
- Tooth Removal and Socket Management: Extraction with tooth sections if needed, thorough cleaning of the extraction socket.
- Wound Closure: Suturing the gum using either absorbable or non-absorbable stitches.
3. Post-Surgical Care Instructions
- Cold compress for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling; followed by warm compress for 24-48 hours to promote circulation
- Avoid strong mouth rinsing, smoking, or alcohol consumption for the first 72 hours
- Taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications as prescribed
- Eat soft, liquid food; avoid hard, spicy, or hot items
- Gentle oral hygiene, avoiding direct contact with the extraction site
- Suture removal (if non-absorbable sutures were used) at 7-10 days post-surgery
