What Is Surgical Tooth Extraction?
A Simple Extractions is when a tooth is visible above the gumline, and our dentists at Sherman Oaks Advanced Dentistry can easily remove it with forceps, all you need is a simple extraction.
If, however, our dentists at Sherman Oaks Advanced Dentistry need to remove gum tissue or bone to extract your tooth, you’ll likely need a surgical extraction.
Reasons for Surgical Extractions
By taking an x-ray and examining your tooth, Dr. Maher Albouz can usually determine whether or not you’ll need a simple or surgical extraction. There are times when a simple extraction requires a surgical procedure, though. For example, if a tooth breaks off during the procedure, Dr. Maher Albouz may need to do a more extensive surgical procedure.
Other reasons for surgical extractions include:
- Wisdom teeth removal, if they’re impacted, and the bone and tissue must be cut
- When removing broken-down teeth
- Taking out root tips or teeth with long-curved roots
- If a tooth or molar broke at the gumline
