Tooth extraction. Part I

Body parts envolved
 Teeth
 Gums
 Jaw bones

Reasons for a dental extraction
Although many teeth can be saved with modern dental techniques, some still have to be extracted. Teeth extractions can de necessary in these situations:

- Teeth is too damaged or with cavities to be saved by endodontia.
- The tooth’s nerve is infected.
- The tooth is preventing the normal dental growth.
- The tooth is loose because of a periodontal disease.
- Loss of support bone, gums or tissues

Risk factors due to complications during the procedure
- Smoking
- Blood or heart disease.
- High blood pressure
- Alcoholism
- Bad nutrition
- Use of medication without medical prescription (tell your dentist of any medication or supplement you have been taking in the last month).

What to expect

Before the procedure
- Mouth radiography
- Blood and urine test

During the procedure
General or local anestesia

The procedure
If the tooth is damaged, the dentist will remove the gum and the bone tissues to unveil the tooth. Using forceps, the dentist will hold the tooth and will make it twist smoothly forwards and backwards. This action releases the tooth of the alveolar bone and breaks the ligaments that attach the tooth on its place. The tooth is pulled off, and a blood clot is formed in the empty space. The dentist will put a dressing on it, and occasionally he/she will make some stitches on the gum borders.

After the procedure
It is analyzed the extirpated tissues, bone and blood.

How much it lasts?
Around 20 minutes. More time for damaged teeth.