A dental
extraction (exodontia) is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions
are performed for a wide variety of reasons:
*
Severe tooth decay or infection
*extra
teeth blocking other teeth from coming in
*severe
gum disease
*in
preparation for Orthodontic treatment
*teeth
that can't be treated endodontically
*fractured
teeth
*Supernumerary
or malformed teeth
*insufficient
space for wisdom teeth
*reduced
cost compared to other treatments