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What is the definition or description of: tooth extraction?

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Removal of a tooth: Tooth extraction means removing an entire tooth or teeth from the jawbone. This includes wisdom teeth.

Answered 8/22/2015

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Romoving a tooth: What this means is that the tooth is extracted or removed from your jawbone.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Tooth removal: Tooth extraction or "exodontia" is the process of removing a tooth from the mouth. Teeth are removed for two main reasons. 1) decay 2) periodontal disease. Teeth my also need to be extracted for orthodontic purposes. In some cases there may be different choices to having a tooth removed. Please consult with your dentist and weigh out all of your options.

Answered 12/24/2012

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Dr. Randolph Todd answered

Specializes in Endodontics

Tooth removal: Tooth extraction is the process of removing a tooth. This process should be accomplished by a qualified professional in the most comfortable manner for the patient. Some extractions require surgical exposure while others do not. Various levels of post operative care are required depending on the difficulty in the removal. Ask your dentist for more details.

Answered 12/31/2012

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Removal of a tooth.: Whenever a tooth is removed from the jaw it is called a tooth extraction. The extraction of the third molars or wisdom teeth is common in teenagers. Often primary or baby teeth need to be extracted in young children. Occasionally permanent teeth are extracted due to crowding in orthodontic treatment.

Answered 1/17/2013

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Tooth removal: A tooth extraction is just another way to say tooth removal. We hate to say pull because we actually wiggle the tooth much more than actually pull it. It slowly comes out most times and we are pretty good at preserving the bone around the tooth which is important for implant placement or placing a bridge.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Tooth removal: Tooth extraction or exodontia is the physical removal of a tooth. The dental professional will use dental instruments designed specifically for the removal of the tooth.

Answered 2/17/2013

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Dr. Scott Peters answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Pediatric

Tooth removal: Removing (extracting) the tooth from the mouth.

Answered 3/25/2014

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