Extractions

Tooth extractions are quite common. Dr. Mohler may recommend a tooth extraction if your tooth is beyond repair. During your procedure, Dr. Mohler numbs the area being treated to ensure you feel no pain and remain comfortable during your treatment. For apprehensive or nervous patients, ask Dr. Mohler about sedation dentistry to help you feel calm and relaxed during your appointment. IV sedation is possible for patients that deal with extreme anxiety or fear about their impending procedure. At Chris Mohler, DDS, IV sedation is administered under the care of a local board-certified anesthesiologist so that we can assure your health and safety during your procedure.

Surgical Extractions

This process has more to do with the technique used to remove the tooth, not that you will undergo actual surgery. Generally, single-rooted teeth feel less pressure than multi-rooted teeth, like molars. A gentler way to remove multi-rooted teeth is to section them and remove the roots individually. This technique is the only way Dr. Mohler removes multi-rooted teeth because it is gentler and preserves valuable bone for implant placement.

Benefits of Surgical Extractions

• The technique is gentler because less force is used to remove a single root. A common complaint following the traditional removal of a multi-rooted tooth is jaw joint pain. Sectioning a multi-rooted tooth helps to mitigate jaw joint pain.
• The technique preserves valuable bone because the traditional technique for removal of a multi-rooted tooth had little regard for the bone that exists between the roots. Sectioning the multi-rooted tooth conserves that valuable bone, increasing the healing and shortening the time for the follow-on implant placement.

If a patient wants the best healing with minimal pain, they may elect to have a PRGF plug, or a PRGF impregnated bone graft placed in the socket and held in place by a PRGF membrane. This technique requires a blood draw to get a specific volume of blood. The blood is then centrifuged to separate the protein-rich plasma from the platelets. This protein-rich plasma contains growth factors known as PRP and PRGF. When bone is saturated in PRGF and placed in the socket, the post-operative pain of the extraction is much less. Also, the healing of the bone is more rapid and much denser, creating an excellent site for the future implant. The PRGF plug also aids in the healing of the surgical site and dramatically reduces post-operative pain.

What to know following your extraction

Specific aftercare instructions will be provided to you following your extraction. However, you should plan on taking it easy for the remainder of the day. Avoid bending at the waist or heavy lifting. In most cases, pain can be relieved by taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. However, discuss with Dr. Mohler before taking any medications, as each patient has different health needs.

Tooth Extractions in Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head

If you would like to learn more about tooth extractions or find out if you are a candidate for this procedure, please contact Chris Mohler, DDS, by calling (843) 522-1442 to schedule a consultation or complete a Contact Form.