Tooth Extraction
Definition
Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth.
Surgical Removal of a Tooth
Reasons for Procedure
Although many teeth can be saved with modern dental techniques, some must be removed. Tooth extraction may be necessary in the following situations:
The tooth is too badly damaged or decayed to be saved by root canal
The tooth's nerve is infected
The tooth is impeding normal tooth growth
The tooth is loose from advanced periodontal disease
There is a loss of supporting bone, gums, or tissue
The tooth is too badly damaged or decayed to be saved by root canal
The tooth's nerve is infected
The tooth is impeding normal tooth growth
The tooth is loose from advanced periodontal disease
There is a loss of supporting bone, gums, or tissue
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