Maxillofacial Surgery Tooth Extraction

Maxillofacial Surgery Tooth Extraction is the name given to the removal of an affected tooth in terms of decay or damage in the teeth of the patients that will not allow the restoration of the tooth.

Surgical Tooth Extraction is a technique used in more difficult tooth extraction processes that are not easily visible in the mouth, are broken on the gingival margin, or  are embedded in the gingiva. With this treatment performed by our Maxillofacial Surgeons for the patients in our clinic, the patient is relieved from the discomfort they were experiencing  caused by this tooth.

Tooth extraction

For our patients with dental problems who seek treatment in our clinic, we consider tooth extraction as the last treatment option during the examination.

If, as a result of the examination, there is no option other than extraction, our aim is to extract the tooth by protecting the surrounding tissues during extraction and not to cause a problem that will prevent bone formation afterward.

Techniques are used to support the gingival tissues surrounding the bone for post-extraction implant or other artificial tooth applications in the area where tooth loss occurs, and to provide healthy and sufficient tissue formation for implant applications to be made in the future.

Cases In Which Tooth Extraction Is Needed
Situations in which it was decided to have a tooth extraction as a result of the examination performed by our specialist dentists for the patients who came to us and came to our clinic due to dental problems;

In case it is decided that the tooth cannot be saved by gingival treatment, in case of loss of bone tissue supporting the teeth and the beginning of sagging in the tooth due to the gingival disorders experienced by the patient,
If bruises and fractures have occurred in the patient's teeth and cannot be treated when methods such as filling, crown, root canal treatment are applied,
For primary teeth that did not fall out yet despite that its their time to fall for children,
If people have an impacted tooth in their mouth
In the operations performed on the molar teeth in the back part of the mouth,
For teeth that cause bruises or pain by creating space congestion in the jaw,
In patients who will undergo orthodontic (braces) application, in order for the teeth to be placed in their right place properly, and even to gain the necessary space for improvement in the teeth appearance.

How Is  Surgical Tooth Extraction Done?

Although surgical tooth extraction procedures are referred to as very difficult and painful procedures in the society, in reality, it is a simple type of treatment when it is performed by specialists in a clinical setting using local anesthesia.

As the first step, the general health status and dental health history of our patient who seeks treatment are checked and the teeth of our patient are examined.

The length and shape of our patient's tooth and the surrounding bone, the condition and position of the soft tissue in the area are determined by x-ray.

At the end of all these procedures, a definitive diagnosis of the disease is made. The area to be surgically extracted is numbed using local anesthesia. The patient's tooth is separated from the gingiva and pulled with different surgical advanced tools. Depending on the situation of the patient, the bone under the tooth may need to be shaped.

Things to Do Before Surgical Tooth Extraction

The patients who have decided and agreed to proceed in their dental treatment with Surgical Tooth Extraction as a result of the examination, are being informed by our doctors about what needs to be done before the extraction. The main issues that we want our patients to pay attention to are;

We need the patient to inform us about the kind of medications he constantly uses regarding his general health. We recommend the patient to continue using his medications while coming for tooth extraction, unless he is informed otherwise.
On the day of the Surgical Tooth Extraction, we want him to come to our clinic for treatment on a full stomach.
Before surgical tooth extraction, rinsing your mouth with an antiseptic (microbicidal) mouthwash or brushing your teeth helps to prevent possible inflammation that may occur after tooth extraction.
If our patients have diabetes, there may be situations in which we want to have their fasting blood sugar measured for that day.

What to Do After Surgical Tooth Extraction

We can list the issues that we warn our patients, who have recovered from dental discomfort as a result of the successful intervention performed by our Specialist Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgeons in our clinic, to pay attention after the treatment;

After the Surgical Tooth Extraction is completed, do not constantly rinse your mouth and spit, as it will delay the formation of blood clots and the healing of the wound.
After the surgical tooth extraction is performed, sterile gauze is placed as a buffer on the area where the tooth was extracted. You have to bite into this tampon firmly.
Do not tamper with your tongue or anything like a toothpick in the area where the surgical tooth extraction is performed after your tooth has been extracted. 
We recommend that you do not use cigarettes and alcohol after the surgery.
You should avoid very hot and cold foods and drinks for the first 2 days after tooth extraction. It is preferable to eat warm and soft foods.
You should not eat or drink anything until the effect of the local anesthesia used during the Surgical Tooth Extraction stops. Otherwise, since your mouth is numb, you may bite and injure the numb area.
Your pain may increase, especially when the effect of anesthesia wears off. In this case, you can use the pain reliever recommended by our doctor. You should definitely not use aspirin and similar drugs as pain relievers.
You may have very little bleeding in the first 24 hours after tooth extraction. However, if the amount of bleeding has increased, if bad breath and severe pain are added to it, you should definitely contact our clinic.
In order to continue your routine dental care, 24 hours must have passed from the tooth extraction. Otherwise, the toothbrush may prevent the closure of the wound where your tooth was extracted.
For your general health, it is important that you use the prescribed medications in line with the recommendations of our specialist dentists.