Tooth extraction, tooth removal in Hungary
Meaning of a tooth extraction
No matter how high the professional standards of a dental practice, no matter how hard a motivated dentist tries to save a tooth in poor condition, there are times when a tooth is in a hopeless situation. In such cases, extracting an inflamed tooth, decayed tooth or dead tooth may be the most effective solution to prevent dental discomfort or more serious problems. Tooth extraction falls under the scope of oral surgery.
Worldwide, most tooth extractions are due to advanced gum disease (periodontitis) or periodontal disease, and the second most common cause is deep, severe tooth decay. It is also common for a tooth to be removed not because of disease, but because it is in the wrong position or has not erupted properly. The simplest examples of this are the extraction of wisdom teeth (such as a cystic tooth) or impacted canines. A tooth fracture can also lead to a tooth extraction (extraction of a broken tooth). Tooth extraction may also be necessary due to a failed root canal treatment.
Tooth extraction process
In most cases, tooth extraction is preceded by a dental x-ray or dental CT scan. This is necessary so that the dentist or oral surgeon can get an accurate picture of the anatomical relationship between the tooth and the periodontium. Tooth extraction is invariably performed under local anaesthesia, so the procedure is never painful. Before the anaesthetic injection, a small anaesthetic gel is always applied to numb the area for the injection.
After adequate anaesthesia is achieved, depending on the complexity of the tooth extraction, the tooth is mobilized and then extracted from the oral cavity. There are situations where no further intervention is required because the tooth extraction can be easily performed, but there may also be cases where it is not possible to extract the tooth in one piece. In such cases, it may be necessary to cut the tooth or remove it with a flap (surgical extraction). In such cases, tooth extraction can be performed under general anaesthesia.
Stitches
After a tooth extraction, we almost always place one or two sutures for faster, symptom-free wound healing. Neither the insertion of the sutures nor their removal is painful. The sutures are usually removed a week after the tooth extraction. Read more about the procedure after a tooth extraction here.
A consequence of tooth extraction
After tooth extraction, there is a missing tooth. This is not a problem when wisdom teeth are being removed, as we do not replace these teeth. However, in case of other teeth, it is extremely important to take care of the missing teeth and make a tooth replacement. The removed teeth can also be replaced by placing a dental implant or a dental bridge. In addition, removable solutions and removable dentures can also be an alternative.
You can read more about the consequences and treatment of missing teeth here.
Tooth extraction prices
The price of tooth extraction depends on several factors. The price of the procedure varies depending on whether it is a simple tooth extraction, a complicated tooth extraction or a surgical tooth extraction. You can find the prices for a tooth extraction at the bottom of the page or on the dental prices page.
Before extracting an inflamed tooth, you should always make sure that a tooth extraction is unavoidable. To decide this, ask for the help of our specialists at 053 93 13 23!
FAQ - Tooth extraction common questions
How painful is a tooth extraction?
As with all surgical procedures, tooth extraction is always performed under local anaesthesia, which means that it does not cause pain. Of course, after the anaesthetic wears off, there may be some temporary pain, but it can always be relieved with medication.
What if the root breaks?
In some cases, it is not possible to remove a tooth in one piece because it has broken off or is so deeply decayed that it is impossible to grasp the coronal part. In such cases, we deliberately dissect the tooth into pieces that can be removed more easily and gently.
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