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What is the definition of tooth extraction?
What is the definition of tooth extraction?
Tooth extraction is defined as the process of removing a tooth from its socket.
Name two general indications of tooth extraction.
Name two general indications of tooth extraction.
Two common indications for tooth extraction are teeth that are severely diseased or fractured teeth with an exposed pulp chamber.
Is there any absolute contraindication for tooth extraction?
Is there any absolute contraindication for tooth extraction?
There is no absolute contraindication for tooth extraction.
List two complications that can occur after a tooth extraction.
List two complications that can occur after a tooth extraction.
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What is one of the specific dental reasons where tooth extraction would be indicated?
What is one of the specific dental reasons where tooth extraction would be indicated?
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Tooth Extraction
Tooth Extraction
The process of removing a tooth from its socket, usually due to disease or damage.
Indications for Tooth Extraction
Indications for Tooth Extraction
Conditions that necessitate the removal of a tooth, such as severe disease, impacted teeth, or fractures.
Contraindications for Tooth Extraction
Contraindications for Tooth Extraction
Relative conditions that may complicate or prevent tooth extraction, such as cardiovascular diseases or acute infections.
Complications of Tooth Extraction
Complications of Tooth Extraction
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Impacted Teeth
Impacted Teeth
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Study Notes
Tooth Extraction: Indications, Contraindications, and Complications
- Definition: Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket. This procedure uses various instruments.
Indications for Tooth Extraction
- Hopelessly diseased teeth: Restoration is impossible.
- Pulp issues: Acute/chronic pulpitis, necrosis, or gangrene when root canal treatment fails.
- Apical periodontitis: Conservative treatment is not possible.
- Retained roots/primary teeth: Delayed eruption or retention issues.
- Periodontal diseases: Severe conditions resulting in mobile teeth.
- Impacted/mal-erupted/misplaced teeth: Problems with proper tooth growth.
- Supernumerary teeth: Extra teeth.
- Fractured teeth: Fractures with exposed pulp chambers or root fractures.
- Teeth on fracture lines: Teeth situated close to a bone fracture.
- Malpositioned non-movable teeth: Orthodontic treatment is ineffective.
- Tumors: Radical surgery.
- Radiotherapy preparation: Teeth removal before radiation.
- Parodontosis: Gum disease requiring eradication.
- Teeth moved from socket: Loss of antagonist (opposing tooth) forces tooth out of place.
Contraindications for Tooth Extraction
- No absolute contraindications exist.
- Relative contraindications requiring multidisciplinary management:
- Cardiovascular diseases: Acute stage.
- Liver, kidney, or pancreas diseases.
- Blood disorders.
- Acute infectious diseases.
- Nervous system disorders.
- Psychologically ill patients: Exacerbation periods.
- Oral cavity diseases.
- Acute febrile illnesses.
Complications of Tooth Extraction
- Local complications:
- Fracture of tooth/jaw: Instrument breakage or damage.
- Soft tissue damage: Injury to surrounding tissues.
- Maxillary sinus penetration: Instrument penetration.
- Tooth loss (aspiration/swallowing): Unintentional removal of tooth.
- Maxillary tuberosity fracture: Fracture of bone.
- Wrong tooth removal: Mistaken tooth extraction (especially primary teeth).
- Excessive bleeding.
- Local infection (dry socket): Lack of proper healing.
- Root loss in sinus: Root fragment remaining in the sinus.
- Syncope: Fainting.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of tooth extraction, including its indications, contraindications, and potential complications. Understand when a tooth may need to be extracted, the factors to consider, and the implications of the procedure.
