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What happens during a surgical tooth extraction?

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A surgical tooth extraction is performed when a tooth is hidden below the gum line. An oral surgeon will cut into your gum and pull back the gum to expose the tooth before  removing it.
Dr. Supriya Verma
Dr. Supriya Verma
Dentist

A surgical tooth extraction entails the gums to be reflected and removal of bone around the tooth to gain better access to a tooth. Teeth that have curved roots and need to be divided or a tooth that has fractured at the gum line may need a surgical extraction. Wisdom teeth that are impacted or malpositioned will require surgical extraction as well. 

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