ORAL SURGERY
Extractions
BACKGROUND
When an extraction is required, patients expect that it will be
accomplished painlessly and skillfully. Unfortunately, not all ex-
tractions are simple and some can be extremely challenging for
dentists. The current issues related to exodontia, including its
diagnosis, indications, technique, complications, and manage-
ment, were explored.
DIAGNOSIS AND INDICATIONS
Diagnostic Process
When exodontia is being considered, a thorough diagnostic process
must be undertaken to ensure that it's the correct course of action
(Table 1). This includes a complete history, clinical examination, and
diagnostic tests as indicated. In addition, pre-extraction radiographs
can verify the diagnosis and reveal any potential difficulties in store
for the dentist (Figure 1).Both pulp sensitivity and periodontium sta-
tus can also add invaluable information.
Figure 1. Preoperative radiographs showing potential difficulty in extrac-
Indications tion. A, Cemental hyperplasia and condensing osteitis. B, Enostosis. C,
Indications can be considered at the tooth level, the patient's oral Dilacerated roots. (Courtesy of Sambrook PJ, Goss AN: Contemporary
level, or the overall patient health status level. Individual teeth should exodontia. Austral D
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