Teeth extraction

Simple extraction

Extraction is the term used to describe the removal of a tooth. We say “simple” because the act of removing the tooth does not involve modifying the gum or bone underlying the tooth to be removed.

The dentist will evaluate the tooth(s) to be extracted according to several parameters including:

• Their position;
• The space available to reach them (opening of the mouth);
• The health of the tissues and the presence of infection around the edges;
• The presence of carious lesions on the teeth to be treated or on adjacent teeth;
• The presence of restorations on the teeth to be treated or on adjacent teeth;
• The presence of cracks or fractures on the teeth to be treated or on adjacent teeth;
• The presence of gum disease (periodontal) around the edges.

The dentist will then determine whether these teeth can be considered as “simple” or “complex” extractions.