Sunday, September 13, 2009

DENTAL EXTRACTION

DENTAL EXTRACTION a surgical procedure wherein a tooth or several teeth are pulled out, leaving the patient unable to chew and swallow comfortably.

PROBABLE CAUSES:

  1. Severe tooth decay (non restorable)
  2. Movable tooth due to inflamed gums and connective tissues
  3. Infections of tooth and surrounding tissues which cannot be corrected by root canal therapy
  4. Accidents involving tooth
  5. Part of Orthodontic treatment plan
PROBABLE SYMPTOMS:
  1. Localized pain
  2. Bleeding
  3. Presence of slight fever

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