“What's the difference between a tooth extraction and a surgical tooth extraction?”
I am a 28 year old male. I want to know what's the difference between a tooth extraction and a surgical tooth extraction?
6 Answers
A simple extraction requires simple elevation and removal with forceps. A surgical extraction includes (typically) elevation of a flap and/or use of a surgical drill to remove bone and/or tooth structure, or to section a tooth...
Simple tooth extractions imply removing the tooth with an elevator or forceps. Surgical extraction refers to using a rotary bur on a handpice and cutting bone and or tooth structure to remove the tooth completely.
There are various classifications for extractions. Think of a simple extraction as a tooth that can be "wiggled out." A surgical extraction requires opening the gum and cutting the tooth into pieces or removing bone to free up the tooth. Stitches will typically be needed afterward and you may experience some swelling and soreness for a dew days.
Dr. Spiro Karras
Dr. Spiro Karras
A tooth extraction is removing a whole tooth with a hand instrument without cutting into your gum or bone. A surgical tooth extraction requires cutting into your gum/bone in order to remove the whole tooth out.
Removal of bone and/or sectioning a tooth = surgical extraction.
A tooth extraction is considered a "simple" tooth extraction when it needs to be loosened and pulled out. A surgical tooth extraction is when the gums need to be moved out of the way, and, possibly a surgical drill used to remove parts of the tooth. This is also done when removing impacted wisdom teeth. Ultimately, this is something you need to discuss with your general dentist so they can evaluate and make a treatment plan accordingly.
