Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure, undertaken only when the dentist judges that the tooth cannot be treated in any other way. It is done in the clinic under anaesthesia and is of two main types – non-surgical (classic extraction) and surgical (for impacted teeth).
When is a tooth extraction necessary?
Extraction is undertaken after the dentist has carefully judged that the tooth cannot be treated in any other way. The indications are:
- severely destroyed and gangrenous roots;
- teeth with periodontitis and root canals that cannot be negotiated;
- teeth causing chronic inflammatory processes in the gums;
- teeth with periodontosis;
- teeth causing neuralgic pain;
- teeth with grade III mobility;
- teeth that interfere with orthodontic treatment.
Teeth that are a source of focal (local) infection and aggravate the patient’s general health (in heart disease, rheumatism, headaches) are also extracted.
How does a tooth extraction go?
Extraction is carried out in the clinic after the patient has been prepared:
- It is desirable for the mouth to be treated with antiseptic and disinfectant solutions, in order to reduce the number of microorganisms in it.
- The necessary anaesthetic is given, depending on the location of the tooth to be extracted and the patient’s general condition.
- The instruments needed (forceps, elevators, curettes, gauze) are prepared and the tooth is extracted.
- The wound must always be cleaned and, if necessary, sutured.
- The patient is given instructions on how to care for the wound. They differ depending on whether the extraction is done surgically or not and are described in the relevant sections.
Extraction is also performed in childhood – when baby teeth are replaced or in pathological processes. With the normal replacement of teeth it is easy and not stressful for the child. In more complicated cases a careful and gentle approach is required, to avoid stress for young patients.
Types of extraction
- Non-surgical tooth extraction – classic extraction.
- Surgical extraction of a wisdom tooth – the operation for impacted teeth.
- Treatment of pericoronitis – surgical excision of the gum over the crown.
How much does it cost?
A standard tooth extraction costs 50 – 80 €, and surgical removal of an impacted or partially impacted wisdom tooth costs 200 – 300 €. All prices are in the price list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the two main types of tooth extraction?
Non-surgical (classic extraction) and surgical (for impacted teeth).
When is a tooth extraction necessary?
After the dentist has carefully judged that the tooth cannot be treated in any other way – for example with severely destroyed and gangrenous roots, teeth with periodontitis and root canals that cannot be negotiated, teeth with periodontosis or teeth with grade III mobility.
How is the extraction anaesthetised?
The necessary anaesthetic is given, depending on the location of the tooth and the patient’s general condition.
What is done with the wound after the extraction?
The wound must always be cleaned and, if necessary, sutured, after which the patient is given instructions on how to care for it.