“What happens during a surgical tooth extraction?”
I am a 35 year old male and I will have a surgical tooth extraction. What happens during a surgical tooth extraction?
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"Surgical tooth extraction" is a little more complicated than a "simple" extractio, often requiring sectioning of the tooth into pieces and/or removal of bone. The surgical site it then closed with a suture (stitch).
Typically, a small incision is made around the tooth. Sometimes the tooth needs to be sectioned with a drill and in some cases a small amount of bone needs to be removed from around the tooth to facilitate removal. Stitches may or may not be necessary. If in doubt, see an oral surgeon.
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