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Extractions are necessary for many different reasons. The most common symptoms that necessitate extractions include abscess, infection, and overcrowding.
When a tooth is extracted it may be done in one of several different ways. You may request local anesthetic (numb the area) or you may be a little more concerned about the surgery and decide to have sedation (general anesthesia). Sedation requires placement of an IV (usually in the arm). Medications will then be given through the IV. The extractions may take anywhere from fifteen minutes to an hour. If you decide to have a local anesthetic for the procedure you will feel a little pushing and pulling and may even hear some drilling. If you choose sedation you will feel of the IV needle, then, in what will seem like seconds, you will hear us say “you're all done.”
Biopsies are generally performed because you or your dentist has seen something abnormal inside your mouth.. Such an abnormality is often referred to as a "cyst" or a "tumor". We will evaluate the area, and, let you know if this is a problem that will resolve itself or if a biopsy is needed. If a biopsy is needed, we will section a piece of the abnormal area. This piece will be sent to a pathology lab for an evaluation. In seven to ten days, the results will be sent to our office. At the post-operative visit (usually 10 days after surgery) the doctor will review the results with you and discuss further treatment if needed.
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We will discuss the need for, or reason behind the recommendation for an extraction.
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