The problem of tooth extraction when orthodontics is always a worry of many patients and parents. Why do non-broken teeth have to be extracted? Is tooth extraction painful, affect the chewing process, or harmful later on? Will the extraction fill the gap where the tooth was extracted?… Those 7749 questions will be answered by iMed in this article.
WHY TOOTH EXTRACTION IS NEEDED WHEN ORTHODONTICS
Tooth extraction is not simply creating space for braces to have good results, but it also directly affects the health, chewing function, aesthetics of the patient. Therefore, at iMed, doctors often minimize tooth extraction when braces. Each patient will be examined in detail, X-ray examined, assessed the crowding, lip protrusion or aesthetic needs of each person … to plan in detail.
WHICH TOOTH WILL THE DOCTOR REMOVE DURING ORTHODONTICS
Normally, when braces, the doctor will order tooth extraction in a number of places such as teeth No. 4, No. 5 or No. 8 (wisdom teeth) for the following reasons:
Tooth extraction No. 4 or No. 5 : The tooth is located in the center of the jaw, with little chewing or aesthetic function. When extracted, it will create favorable conditions for external incisors and internal molars to move to the desired position. Patients with rough, crooked teeth, crooked teeth, crowded … Often appointed extraction of this tooth
Extraction of tooth number 8 (wisdom tooth): It is the last tooth in the jaw, has the least chewing function and is the tooth with the most risk of affecting adjacent teeth. Depending on the condition of the bite, for patients who need less space to even, or reduce coarseness, the doctor will prescribe tooth extraction 8 when braces will create more space, reduce the risk that when erupting will cause pain, affecting tooth number 7 …
Extraction of lower incisors: When you have a large group of lower incisors, asymmetrical size of the teeth or a relatively good rear bite, removing the lower incisors can also be a reasonable treatment option, reducing treatment time and having little effect on aesthetics.
Extraction of other teeth: Sometimes patients have good No. 8 teeth, but No. 6 or 7 teeth have problems, and the doctor may consider removing these teeth and pulling the missing teeth in instead. Or teeth with large loss lesions, poor endodontology, excessive bone loss or underground teeth in adverse locations… will also be prescribed a spit when performing treatment.
Tooth extraction is a minor surgery, just like medical procedures, there are also some possible risks, but the percentage is very small, you can rest assured. Because compared to other indications for tooth extraction, orthodontic tooth extraction is much safer and gentler.
In order to have a good bite, bring a stable and harmonious chewing effect in terms of aesthetics, sometimes choosing orthodontic tooth extraction will definitely be the wise choice of each patient.
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