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  Extraction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Extraction (dental), the surgical removal of a tooth from the mouth.
Extraction (military), in tactical combat, the removal of someone from a hostile area to a secure location under friendly control.
Extraction (linguistics), the process of choosing elements from a source document.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Extraction   (135 words)

  
 Extraction (dental) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth.
Upon extraction a ball of gauze-pad will be installed to fill the place of the missing teeth, which the patient should keep constantly bitten with medium force for 20 minutes, then discard it.
Historically, dental extractions have been used to treat a variety of illnesses, as well as a method of torture to obtain forced confessions (anaesthesia was not invented until the mid-19th century).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Extraction_(dental)   (1839 words)

  
 Dentistry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geriatric dentistry or gerodontics is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging and age-related diseases as part of an interdisciplinary team with other health care professionals.
The University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry is at the forefront of Canadian dental research as well as being the top ranked dental school in all of Canada as well as being among the best dental schools in the world.
Dental Surgery was established as a separate Faculty in 1954, previous to which the course was under the direction of a Board of Studies within the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dentistry   (2479 words)

  
 WSAVA 2001 - Basic Practical Techniques in Tooth Extraction
A successful extraction is when the entire tooth is removed with the minimum of trauma to the adjacent, remaining tissues (and the operator).
Using a dental drill to section the crown enables cutting that is accurate, quick, and causes minimum trauma to adjacent tissues.
Extraction may be made more difficult by root abnormalities (such as excess curvature or hooks) or root ankylosis.
www.vin.com /VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00056.htm   (1714 words)

  
 Collect Medical Antiques -- Dental Antiques
He was interested in dental anatomy though many earlier examples of dental art are found in the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci among others (10-13).
Dental technique, and thus the need for a better variety in instrumentation dramatically advanced with the discovery of anesthesia in the mid 19th century (14).
The iron extraction forceps are from the 16th century and probably made by a flsmith, while the screw type ebony handled dental pelican from the 18th century.
www.collectmedicalantiques.com /dentistry.html   (1091 words)

  
 ACVC 2001 - Assisting with Extractions
Extraction is indicated in fractured teeth that are not endodonticallly treatable or when the owners decline endodontic therapy.
Extraction is the treatment of choice in animals with periapical abscesses secondary to periodontal disease.
Dental caries, soft areas of demineralized enamel or cementum, are rare in dogs and cats.
www.vin.com /VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00482.htm   (964 words)

  
 THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 9, Ch. 103, Dentistry In Medicine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Other reasons for a dental consultation include obscure facial pain, unexplained swelling or cellulitis of the neck that may have originated in an infected tooth, and infection of the parapharyngeal space that may indicate an abscess of a lower posterior tooth.
Extractions, dental restorations, and periodontal surgery should not be performed on both sides of the mouth in one visit, to avoid undue interference with food intake.
Because strains of Helicobacter pylori isolated from saliva and dental plaque are generally identical to those isolated from the stomach, the mouth may be a source of reinfection.
www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section9/chapter103/103a.htm   (2723 words)

  
 Tooth Extraction - Definition, Purpose, Demographics, Description, Diagnosis/Preparation, Aftercare, Risks, Normal ...
Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone.
Extraction may be used to remove teeth that are so badly decayed or broken that they cannot be restored.
The dentist or oral surgeon uses an instrument called an elevator to luxate, or loosen, the tooth; widen the space in the underlying bone; and break the tiny elastic fibers that attach the tooth to the bone.
www.surgeryencyclopedia.com /St-Wr/Tooth-Extraction.html   (1335 words)

  
 Problems with dental extractions
dental extraction, or having a tooth pulled, is one of the most frequently requested services by people who come to a dental office in pain.
  Pain that increases after a dental extraction might be due to a dry socket, usually treated by the dentist rinsing the socket with an antiseptic mouth rinse, packing the area with a medicated dressing and putting the patient on pain medication.
Infections and swelling are usually treated by the dentist with rinsing the socket, antibiotics, and in some cases draining the infection surgically.
www.dentalcomfortzone.com /archive/DentalExtractions.html   (556 words)

  
 The Dental HiWay - Australian Dental Association Inc., on Dental Extractions
Due to poor dental hygiene and a build-up of plaque and calculus (tartar) on a tooth, the gums may become inflamed and infected (periodontal disease).
This leaflet is a summary of why dental extraction may be recommended and what to expect if you undergo this treatment.
Dental practitioners are aware of this and will take it into account in their treatment of patients who may be at risk.
www.sadanet.co.za /dhw/articles/ada_extract.html   (1525 words)

  
 Odontocat: Specialties > Surgery
In multiple cases the extraction of teeth must or of radicular remains must be done in an unconventional manner, due to the fact that they are unreachable through other systems or methods applied in simple extractions.
In any extraction, we must be prepared to handle any inconvenience that may arise, the most frequent accident is the fracture of a crown leaving the root inside the alveoli (tooth socket), also very common is the fracture of a part of the root or of a pinnacle.
Once the dental extraction has been completed, the cavity must be cleaned, debring the alveolar and the periapical area in case of granuloma, cut esfaceled tissues, remodel bone edges and eliminate bone splinters that may stay free.
www.odontocat.com /angles/surgery.htm   (1255 words)

  
 Abstract
Dental extraction was performed in a group of 152 anti-coagulated patients, median age 47 years old (11–88), attended at the Dental Unit of the Hemocentro/Brazil during the period of the 1995–2002.
The dental extractions were done followed the regular techniques and antibiotics prophylaxis were indicated like the American Heart Society (AHS) protocol.
After the tooth extraction the alveolar socket was sutured and a compressive gauze was indicated to be bit over the surgical field.
www.blackwellpublishing.com /isth2003/abstract.asp?id=8764   (367 words)

  
 May 2002 CDA Journal - Feature Article, Copyright 2002 Journal of the California Dental Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Dental implants have been placed at the time of extraction with a variety of techniques including without augmentation, with bone grafting, with bone grafting and a barrier membrane, and with and without primary closure.
The ideal extraction site for immediate implant placement is one where there is little or no periodontal bone loss on the tooth that is to be extracted, such as a tooth with endodontic involvement, root fracture, root resorption, periapical pathology, root perforation, or unfavorable crown to root ratio(not due to periodontal bone loss).
In the restoration of dental implants in the esthetic zone of the maxillary anterior teeth, it is recommended that a temporary crown be considered as part of the restorative treatment plan to help shape and form the peri-implant tissues prior to placement of the final crown (Figure 8g).
www.cda.org /cda_member/pubs/journal/jour0502/douglass.html   (3328 words)

  
 ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Tooth Extractions
After the extraction, your dentist will advise you of what post extraction regimen to follow, in most cases a small amount of bleeding is normal.
When having an extraction, today's modern procedures and follow up care as recommended by your dentist are there to provide you the patient great benefit and comfort.
Information about dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may be found here.
www.ada.org /public/topics/extractions.asp   (224 words)

  
 Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum complicating dental extraction
Subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema is a rare complication of dental extraction and the use of air turbines has often been implicated.
The chest pain and emphysema quickly resolved and he was discharged from the hospital after 3 days on an antibiotic regime of oral ciprofloxcin 500 mg bd and clindamycin 150 mg qds to cover staphloccocus, streptoccocal, anaerobic and possible pseudomonas infection.
Surgical emphysema is an uncommon complication of routine dental extraction.
www.nature.com /bdj/journal/v188/n11/full/4800547a.html   (1141 words)

  
 Ockham's Razor:22 January  2006  - Dental Extraction and Rat Poison
In 1922, Frank Schofield, a veterinary pathologist at the University of Guelf in Ontario, and a vociferous opponent of Japanese imperialism in Korea, described a new haemorrhagic disease of cattle.
I first became curious about the management of patients who were on Warfarin and who required dental extraction through being asked to give a medical-legal opinion about a patient who had a stroke after temporary cessation of her Warfarin.
However, even those who had conducted trials which confirmed the safety and convenience of dental extraction in patients with an INR of less than 4, questioned whether performing such dental extractions in general dental practice was feasible and cost effective.
www.abc.net.au /rn/science/ockham/stories/s1550227.htm   (1825 words)

  
 A Primer For Dental Extraction by Carl Wiedemann   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A PRIMER FOR DENTAL EXTRACTION is a short, fl and white, 16mm film completed in 2000.
Dental has been included as part of the Movieside Film Festival DVD compilation.
Dental Extraction was initially issued on video in June of 1999.
www.carl.wiedemann.com /dentdata.htm   (442 words)

  
 Ovid: Weber: Laryngoscope, Volume 115(4).April 2005.687-689
Extraction of the dental crown has been particularly challenging because its irregular shape (Fig.
The use of a multidisciplinary team approach allows for the safe and successful extraction of aspirated dental crowns that are inaccessible or not visualized with conventional bronchoscopic techniques without the need for major surgical intervention.
Although wire snares have been shown to be useful in tracheobronchial FB extraction,5,6,8 this is the first report of their use in the extraction of aspirated dental crowns.
www.ohsu.edu /ent/gen/pubs/dental.html   (1318 words)

  
 Still in pain 3 weeks after tooth extraction
Doctors Bogin and Baron are affiliated with New York University Dental School and Nassau County Medical Center in New York.
I returned to the dentist 10 days after the extraction to see if possibly i had a dry socket and she said no, it looked good.
I am worried that my other tooth next to the extraction may also be in fected.
www.medhelp.org /forums/DentalHealth/messages/307.html   (396 words)

  
 Tooth Extractions, Tooth Removal and Wisdom Tooth Removal | Details From the Oral Care Center
Learn about tooth extractions, tooth removal and why it is essential you get checked out to see if you are a candidate for wisdom tooth removal.
For a simple extraction, once the area is anesthetized, the tooth is loosened with the help of a tool called an elevator, then extracted with dental forceps.
Dental forceps are used to remove the tooth.
www.colgate.com /app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc/ToothRemovalExtraction/ToothRemovalExtractions.cvsp   (548 words)

  
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A dental examination shortly after the veteran entered military service in June 1949 showed all of his teeth were present except for the two upper wisdom teeth, which apparently came in during service.
At this point, it should be noted that it is immaterial whether extraction of the veteran's teeth was due to pyorrhea or simply because he developed significant cavities causing the teeth to deteriorate and become nonrestorable.
Therefore, the Board finds that service connection by way of aggravation is warranted for those (13) teeth identified on dental examination in June 1949 as carious and restorable, teeth numbers 2, 3, 12, 14, 15, 17 through 20, and 29 through 32, and on a direct basis for the remaining teeth.
www.va.gov /vetapp/files3/9420272.txt   (1140 words)

  
 Dental Corner: How to perform a surgical extraction - Veterinary Medicine
Perform a dental prophylaxis, and thoroughly rinse the oral cavity with a dilute chlorhexidine solution to prepare the mouth for oral surgery.
A water-cooled dental drill is essential to prevent heat necrosis of the surrounding bone.
To aid in extraction, section all multirooted teeth into individual root components by using a round or taper fissure crosscutting bur operating on a high-speed, water-cooled dental drill (Figure 4).
www.vetmedpub.com /vetmed/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=170081   (1729 words)

  
 Wisdom Teeth Extraction - Oral Health Guide
Because most mouths are too small for these four additional molars, an extraction procedure, sometimes immediately after they surface, is often necessary.
The following symptoms may indicate that the wisdom teeth have erupted and surfaced, and should be removed before they become impacted -- meaning, the teeth have surfaced and have no room in the mouth to grow.
Wisdom tooth extraction surgery involves removing the gum tissue that presides over the tooth, gently detaching the connective tissue between the tooth and the bone, removing the tooth, and suturing the opening in the gumline.
www.umm.edu /oralhealth/wisdom.htm   (182 words)

  
 Extraction Care
The intended benefits of an extraction is to relieve your current symptoms and/or to permit you to continue with any additional treatment.
After full-mouth tooth extraction, there was a significant decrease in C-reactive protein, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and fibrinogen, and white cell and platelet counts.
Furthermore, concerning tooth extraction, there was no statistical difference in the incidence of bacteremia with respect to the number of teeth extracted and the method of extraction.
www.dentalgentlecare.com /extraction.htm   (1031 words)

  
 Clinical Trial: Evaluation of Implants Placed Immediately or Delayed Into Extraction Sites
Extraction of maxillary incisor teeth is a common procedure as documented in our school clinics.
The long-term goal is to determine if the crestal bone remodeling after tooth extraction or the apical position of the implant determines the final level of the crestal bone.
Need for extraction of a single rooted maxillary central or lateral incisor, canine, or premolar, with no signs of acute infection (purulent exudate, erythema, pain, and swelling).
www.clinicaltrials.gov /ct/show/NCT00067392   (939 words)

  
 Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Usually, an initial evaluation of the wisdom teeth should be performed between the ages of 16 and 19.
Most wisdom teeth extractions are performed in the dentist's office under local anesthesia.
Patients who are particularly anxious should consult their dentist or oral surgeon about supplements to local anesthesia or alternative forms of anesthesia.
www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_dental/wisdom.cfm   (269 words)

  
 Tischler Dental
Lack of knowledge pertaining to the different aspects needed to successfully perform extraction site grafting and implant placement and restoration, is the most common stated reason practitioners do not offer these treatment modalities in their practices.
As a general dentist, Dr, Tischler clearly conveys to is colleagues, how he has successfully utilized extraction site grafting in his practice for the past 10 years, and how inclusion of dental implants as a treatment modality can transform your practice.
Dental Implant treatment in the anterior esthetic zone is the most demanding aspect of implant dentistry.
www.tischlerdental.com /seminars.htm   (1044 words)

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