How does a Dentist pull tooth?

Dentists use a variety of techniques to pull teeth. The most common method is forceps extraction. This involves using a pair of forceps to grasp the tooth and gently rock it back and forth until it comes loose. If the tooth is impacted (stuck in the jaw), the dentist may need to use a surgical procedure called an osteotomy. This involves making a small incision in the gum tissue and removing some of the bone around the tooth. The dentist can then extract the tooth using forceps or an elevator.

Here is a detailed step-by-step explanation of how a dentist pulls a tooth using forceps extraction:

1. The dentist prepares the patient. This may involve giving the patient a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth. The dentist may also place a rubber dam around the tooth to protect the surrounding soft tissues.

2. The dentist grasps the tooth with forceps. The dentist uses a pair of forceps to grasp the tooth firmly near the gum line.

3. The dentist gently rocks the tooth back and forth. The dentist gently rocks the tooth back and forth to loosen it from the jawbone.

4. The dentist applies pressure to the tooth. The dentist applies pressure to the tooth with the forceps, pushing it in the direction opposite the root.

5. The tooth comes loose. The tooth eventually comes loose from the jawbone and the dentist removes it from the mouth.

In some cases, the dentist may need to use a surgical procedure called an osteotomy to extract the tooth. This procedure is typically used for impacted teeth or teeth that are difficult to reach.

Here is a detailed step-by-step explanation of how a dentist performs an osteotomy:

1. The dentist creates a flap in the gum tissue. The dentist makes a small incision in the gum tissue around the tooth.

2. The dentist removes some of the bone around the tooth. The dentist uses a dental drill or another instrument to remove some of the bone around the tooth.

3. The dentist extracts the tooth. The dentist uses forceps or an elevator to extract the tooth from the jaw.

4. The dentist closes the flap in the gum tissue. The dentist sutures the flap in the gum tissue to close the wound.

Osteotomy is a more complex procedure than forceps extraction and it may require a longer recovery time. However, it is often the best option for extracting impacted or difficult-to-reach teeth.