Dental Extraction Guide

In a new study that printed in the Journal of Periodontology, researchers found that the cumulative survival rate of implant-placed over dentures was almost 96% for ten years. The success rate for the maxilla (upper jaw) implant supporting over dentures was 87.3 percent and the mandible (lower jaw) was 99.5 percent. An implant-supported over denture requires that implants are placed into the jaw. The implants will bond to the jawbone forming an anchor. Full bridges/dentures are made to attach into the implants, locking the teeth replacement into place.The great news is periodontists have the knowledge, training and facilities to give people teeth that look and feel just like their own. This procedure is basically a team effort between the patient, dentist and periodontist.(Source:Science Daily)

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We all have to face reality, and complications from dental extractions are possible. Here is a list with some short descriptions and remedies:

Infection: a host organism, colonizing on your tooth (yuck, I know). The orthodontist usually gives prescribed antibiotics in this case.

Prolonged bleeding: if the bleeding continues past 48-hours, I think it’s time to go back to the orthodontist.

Swelling: normal

Nerve injury: caused by inadvertent damage by s surgical drill, possible permanent damage. See a doctor.

Alveolar osteitis:a dry socket; a bone inflammation. Normally occurs 2-5 days after a wisdom tooth extraction. No treatment. You’ll just have to endure it, although there are some pain killing sedative dressing. See your orthodontist.

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It’s done. The wretched tooth (or teeth) was pulled out. You got blood in your mouth , the orthodontist placed some swabs on it to clean it up, while you put pressure on the area to (somewhat) stop the bleeding. Yaaay! You’re going home! But wait, you need to read the tips below on what to do next.

No strenuous activity for the next two hours. So just sit down somewhere and rest—you’ve just survived a nasty ordeal.

Don’t suck or spit too much. If you do, it may affect blood clot formation.

Still in pain? Take some tylenol or ibuprofen in the meantime.

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You will be feeling pressure as soon as the extraction begins. Although the shot before is supposed to numb the pain, it won’t take away the feeling of the pressure. The reason for this is that the lidocaine inhibits the nerve fibers around the affected tooth from transmitting pain sensations, however the said local anesthetic doesn’t affect the pressure sensations. So relax, it’s normal.

Where does the pressure come from? It comes from the dentist trying to expand the socket of the affected tooth. Imagine pulling a large screw from a wooden table using your fingers. Since you don’t have a screwdriver, you loosen it by forcing it against one side and the other until the hole widens enough for you to pull it out.

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This is the part that most people don’t like to experience. It’s time to numb up the tooth and jawbones and gums around it. The only way to do it is by injecting lidocane into the area.

Curiously, the pain people feel when they get shots depends on where they receive it. If the shot is done on a loose tissue, then it won’t hurt as much. The pain usually comes from the liquid forcibly making space in a dense or tight location (in this case it’s the gums).

Lastly, don’t give your orthodontist a hard time. The faster it’s done, the quicker your tooth is pulled out. Another reason is to allow the orthodontist to focus solely in doing dental injection—if he or she makes a mistake, a new shot will need to be done.

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So you’re going to undergo a tooth extraction. In order to fully prepare for that, your orthodontist will need to do two things.

First, X-ray the tooth in question. This will allow your orthodontist to see the internal aspects of your tooth and the others around it. Lastly, take your medical history. The one attending to you will need to know how your tooth got that way.

The info obtained from the X-ray output will help your orthodontist in figuring out what to do with your tooth: will he or she extract it or not. Regarding the Medical History, you will need to be open with him or her on the medications you take, and possible allergies you have. One of the possible drugs that will affect your tooth extraction is aspirin, as it affects blood clotting.

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Talking with you is like pulling teeth: this idiom basically states that pulling teeth is an extremely discomforting experience. In some ways it is, but with foreknowledge, you can make tooth extractions less painful.

Here are just some reasons why you should undergo this procedure:

If tooth repair is no longer an option: It’s already cracked and decayed to the point of no return, then your dentist or orthodontist will recommend a tooth extraction

Misaligned or non functioning teeth. Examples of such are wisdom and impacted teeth.

Preparation for braces. In order to make proper space for new and aligned tooth to grow, an orthodontist may need to pull some teeth out.

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Surgical extraction is done when: 1) The teeth needed to be removed are hard to reach; 2) Teeth have really curved roots, and; 3) There is severe damage caused by tooth decay. The gum and bone tissue around the tooth are cleared and the dentist separates the tooth in several pieces before extraction.

In such that your teeth are severely damaged and extracting all of them is the only possible solution to your problem, then you may want to use an immediate denture which is a denture that is put in your mouth after your extraction so that you can stop worrying about not having teeth in the coming weeks.

Avoid rigorously cleaning the extraction site with your toothbrush or dental floss so that the wound can heal completely. Observe for any extreme pain or swelling and remember to contact your dentist once excessive bleeding or swelling occurs. Always practice proper oral hygiene to ensure that your extraction will be free from infection.