The specialized doctors at Clínica Birbe are here to guide you on when a tooth extraction may be recommended or not recommended based on your dental and overall health needs.
Tooth Extractions
When is a Tooth Extraction Indicated?
Before recommending a tooth extraction, our team at Clínica Birbe carefully assesses both the condition of the teeth and the patient’s overall health. Generally, a tooth extraction is indicated in cases such as:
- Teeth with advanced decay or caries
- Root remnants
- Pulp lesions
- Fractured teeth
- Impacted or included teeth
- Supernumerary (extra) teeth
- Poorly positioned teeth
- Retained and impacted teeth
- Dental trauma
- Cysts
- Advanced periodontal disease
- Congenital deformities
- Orthodontic or prosthodontic treatment needs
- Aesthetic reasons
When is a Tooth Extraction Not Recommended?
There are certain contraindications to a tooth extraction, often related to a patient’s health status, where extraction may pose a risk. Tooth extraction is generally contraindicated in cases such as:
- Poor general health that contraindicates surgery
- Pregnancy (from the 1st to the 3rd trimester) may pose a relative contraindication
- After chemotherapy or radiotherapy, where a waiting period of 6 months is advised before any extraction
- Patients with an odontogenic infection, stomatitis, or undiagnosed lesions, where risks and benefits must be carefully evaluated
- Patients undergoing coronary therapy, anticoagulant treatment, or with non-stabilized systemic diseases
Personalized Assessment at Clínica Birbe
If you need a personalized assessment to determine if tooth extraction is the right option for you, contact Clínica Birbe today. Our team will guide you to the most suitable dental specialty according to your needs.
Article written by the Birbe Editorial Committee
