Indications & Contraindications for Extractions
This common dental issue in small animals can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.
What is periodontal disease?
This sharp instrument is used to make incisions through the gingiva and mucosa.
What is a scalpel blade?
This type of extraction is also known as a closed or uncomplicated extraction
What is a simple extraction?
This type of flap is created by making incisions that resemble opening an envelope.
What is an envelope flap?
This common complication can occur during or after extractions, especially if the patient has a clotting disorder.
What is hemorrhage?
This type of tooth, often found in young animals, may need to be extracted if it doesn't fall out on its own.
What is a persistent deciduous tooth?
This type of elevator is used to reflect the gingiva or mucosa by elevating the periosteum away from the bone.
What is a periosteal elevator?
A simple extraction is typically used for these types of teeth
What are single-rooted teeth?
Triangle and pedicle flaps are examples of this type of flap.
What are mucogingival flaps?
Breaking a tooth and leaving a root tip behind is known as this.
What is a root fracture?
nimals with this medical history in the head or neck area may require special considerations before extractions.
What is radiation therapy?
Dental elevators are used with this type of force to stretch and fatigue the periodontal ligament.
What is rotational force?
Surgical extractions are often necessary for these types of teeth due to their larger size and root structure.
What are canine teeth or multi-rooted teeth?
The base of a mucogingival flap must be wider than this part of the gingiva.
What is the free gingival margin?
This painful condition can develop if a blood clot fails to form or is dislodged from the extraction site.
What is a dry socket?
Extractions may be contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled conditions like diabetes or heart disease due to this.
What is the risk associated with general anesthesia?
Unlike elevators, these instruments are used to wedge into the periodontal ligament and cut it.
What are dental luxators?
This procedure, involving the removal of buccal bone, is often performed during surgical extractions.
What is alveolectomy?
This instrument should be used to carefully elevate the flap from the tooth and bone.
What is a periosteal elevator?
This complication can occur if the lower canine teeth are present after an upper canine extraction.
What is maxillary lip entrapment?
This condition can occur if an extraction is performed in an area that has received radiation therapy.
What is osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ONRJ)?
These forceps are used to remove a tooth only after it is very mobile from elevation or luxation.
What are extraction forceps?
While simple extractions do not involve bone removal, surgical extractions often require the removal of bone on this aspect of the tooth.
What is the buccal aspect?
This procedure, which involves separating the periosteum from the submucosal layer, helps to create tension-free flaps.
What is releasing the periosteum?
If a root tip is left behind, it is only acceptable under these three specific conditions.
What is:
●The root fragment is small (no more than 3-4 mm in length)
●The root fragment is deeply embedded in the bone (apical 1/3 remaining)
●The root fragment is not infected and has no periapical pathology?