What is Exodontia in dentistry?

: a branch of dentistry that deals with the extraction of teeth.

What are the principles of Exodontia?

 Three principles ➢ The lever ➢ The wedge ➢ The wheel and axle. ➢ Elevators – used primarily as levers. ➢ Crane and pick elevate the tooth or a root -using the purchase point. Wedge principle -used in straight elevator – to luxate a tooth from its socket.

What happens when molar tooth is removed?

Once your tooth is removed, the socket is cleaned and disinfected. In some cases, your dentist may also place a dental bone graft, which helps prevent bone loss in your jaw. Finally, stitches may be placed to help promote healing.

What happens if a piece of tooth is left after extraction?

Unless infected (a judgment based on the reason for the extraction), leaving behind a small fragment is usually of no consequence. Any pieces of broken tooth root that do remain should be periodically monitored via x-ray examination.

How long does it take a rear molar extraction to heal?

Typically, your oral surgeon will ask that you at least take about 48-72 hours to relax afterward so the treatment area is allowed to clot. After that, a patient should be able to return to normal physical activity. The soft tissue will usually fully heal in about 3-4 weeks.

What happens after third molar extraction?

The pain and swelling should subside more and more each day following surgery. If your post-operative pain or swelling worsens or unusual symptoms occur call my office for instructions. There will be a cavity where the tooth was removed. The cavity will gradually over the next month fill in with new tissue.

What are the indications for tooth extraction?

Therapeutic indications of teeth extraction

  • Your teeth are severely damaged by caries or retained roots.
  • Periodontal disease has damaged your teeth.
  • When teeth can’t be preserved endodontically due to peri-apical infections.
  • Your teeth are damaged by facial trauma and they can’t be recovered.