Prophylaxis Among the many different causes that require extraction, there are some on which one has little or no influence. For example, it is not at our discretion how and when teeth break through and whether or not wisdom teeth should be removed. However, some causes can be counteracted with good oral hygiene and regular … Prophylaxis | Extraction of a tooth
Every person has 28 teeth regularly, with the wisdom teeth even 32. We get the first milk teeth already in the 6th month, the first permanent tooth in the 6th year of life. These teeth fulfil many different tasks for us day after day. They chop up our food, help us to speak and give … Extraction of a tooth
Treatment Before the extraction begins, a local anaesthetic is applied to prevent pain and make the treatment as comfortable as possible for the patient. However, this is usually not necessary for the extraction of milk teeth. Once the tooth is sufficiently anaesthetized, extraction can begin. There are certain instruments in dentistry for this purpose, such … Treatment | Extraction of a tooth
Introduction Alveolitis sicca or dry alveolus is a post-operative complication following tooth removal. In English it is called dry socket. It often occurs in the posterior region Anatomical background Each tooth is attached to the bone in an alveolus, a tooth socket of the jaw process, with fibers. After extraction, i.e. the removal of the … Alveolitis sicca
Healing time The healing of alveolitis sicca usually takes about 7-10 days with proper treatment, but can also take several weeks. Flushing agents that have a disinfecting effect can be used to support the healing process. The tamponade must be changed regularly by the dentist to prevent a renewed infection. The wound should then grow … Healing time | Alveolitis sicca
Prophylaxis To avoid postoperative pain and the formation of a dry alveolus, an oil-containing calcium hydroxide paste was developed with which the alveolus should be filled after each extraction of a tooth. However, since most tooth extractions are carried out without complications, this treatment method did not become established. After the operation, care should be … Prophylaxis | Alveolitis sicca
Definition Tooth extraction is the non-surgical removal of a tooth from the oral cavity, which means that the dentist does not have to make an incision in the mucous membrane with a scalpel. Colloquially, the whole thing is also called tooth extraction. Causes – An overview Tooth extractions are the last resort when everything else … Tooth extraction
Performing tooth extraction In a normal dental practice only teeth that have already broken through are removed! This means only teeth that are already visible in the oral cavity. Shortly before the extraction, the tooth and the surrounding mucous membrane is anaesthetized (pain elimination). In the lower jaw a conduction anesthesia is applied, in the … Performing tooth extraction | Tooth extraction
Pain during and after tooth extraction Before tooth extraction, the affected area is well anaesthetized and a few minutes are waited for the local anaesthetic to take effect. During the extraction, the patient does not feel any pain, but he/she does feel a feeling of pressure, which is caused by the dentist’s use of a … Pain during and after tooth extraction | Tooth extraction
When should I take antibiotics? There are two variants of how an antibiotic is used in a tooth removal. Either it is used preoperatively, before the procedure as a single dose to prevent infection. However, most procedures do not require this prophylaxis, as tooth extraction is a routine procedure. Only in case of complications during … When should I take antibiotics? | Tooth extraction
Behavior after the procedure Immediately after the procedure, the area can be cooled to avoid swelling. Patients often complain about a swollen cheek. Hard food should only be eaten after about a day in order to avoid opening the wound itself again and again. Dairy products contain lactic acid bacteria that can dissolve and destroy … Behavior after the procedure | Tooth extraction
Duration of healing The duration of the healing process goes along with the removal of the stitches. After seven to ten days the stitches should be removed, until then the wound is closed in the majority of cases. The wound is closed, but the gums are not yet completely levelled. The bone in the tooth … Duration of healing | Tooth extraction
