Some teeth are considerably more difficult to remove than others. A surgical extraction is a procedure used to remove a tooth that cannot be predictably or safely removed using a straightforward extraction technique.
Dr Mohsin Ali has undertaken extensive hospital-based training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and accepts referrals for more advanced surgical dental procedures.
Why might I need a surgical extraction?
Surgical removal may be necessary for:
- teeth that have broken at or below gum level
- impacted teeth
- difficult wisdom teeth
- teeth with curved or complex roots
- retained roots
- teeth surrounded by particularly dense bone
- teeth where previous removal has been unsuccessful.
What happens during surgical tooth removal?
Your treatment is planned according to the position and anatomy of the individual tooth.
After the area has been thoroughly numbed, a small opening may be made in the gum to provide access to the tooth. In some cases, a small amount of surrounding bone is carefully removed or the tooth is divided into sections to facilitate removal.
Stitches may be placed afterwards to reposition the gum and support healing.
Will a surgical extraction hurt?
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the treatment area. You may be aware of pressure and movement during the procedure, but you should not experience sharp pain.
For anxious patients and suitable procedures, conscious sedation may be an option. Dr Ali’s current clinical services include sedation alongside oral surgery and implant treatment.
