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Basics of Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction is often referred to as dental extraction, exodontia, exodontics or tooth pulling . A dental extraction is the removal of teeth. There are mainly two types of dental extractions – Simple Dental extraction and Surgical Dental extraction. Uncomplicated dental extraction is used to remove teeth which are readily visible to us. Surgical dental extraction involves gaining access to the tooth to be removed. Simple dental extraction: Simple dental extraction involves removal of the teeth which are visible in the mouth. Dentists carry out this process during their dental practice period. They use anesthesia to numb the area where the tooth is to be removed. Numbing reduces the pain to be taken by the patient. Elevator and dental forceps are instruments used for the teeth to grasp the visible portion. The elevator is usually used to relax the tooth and dental forceps to grip the tooth. The tooth can be removed by moving it to and fro till periodontal ligament breaks ...