Tooth extraction

Tooth extraction

Tooth extraction: Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the bone.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Tooth extraction

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Tooth extraction:

• Broken tooth
• Infected tooth
• Extra tooth blocking emerging teeth
• Impacted wisdom teeth

Anesthetic Requirements for Tooth extraction

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Tooth extraction may include:

• Local or general anesthesia, or nitrous oxide for sedation

Procedure Complications: Tooth extraction

Possible surgical complications of Tooth extraction may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Dry socket
• Fractured jaw
• Damage to nearby teeth
• Semi-permanent numbness in lower lip and chin (nerve damage)

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Tooth extraction

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is excellent for the majority of cases.

Tooth extraction: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Tooth extraction: Two to seven days.

Descriptions of Tooth extraction

Tooth extraction : surgical removal of a tooth.
Source: CRISP

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