When a tooth needs to be extracted
Extraction is a last resort, used when a tooth can no longer be saved by root canal treatment, restoration, or other methods: severe crown damage, tooth mobility from periodontitis, complex root fractures, and impacted or awkwardly positioned wisdom teeth that crowd neighboring teeth or trigger inflammation.
Simple vs. complex extraction — what's the difference
A simple extraction is for a tooth that has fully erupted and comes out easily through the socket. Complex extraction is needed when the root is curved, the tooth is broken below the gumline, or it's impacted (hasn't erupted) — in that case the dentist may section the tooth for a gentler removal. Surgical extraction refers to wisdom teeth growing at an angle or horizontally, which calls for more precise diagnostics and care due to how close they sit to the nerve.
Do you always need to remove a wisdom tooth
Not always. If a wisdom tooth isn't crowding neighboring teeth, isn't causing inflammation, and is positioned correctly, the dentist may recommend monitoring instead of extraction. The decision is based on an exam and an X-ray — often a CT scan is what shows the tooth's exact position relative to the nerve.
How the procedure works
It starts with an exam and an X-ray to assess root position and how complex the extraction will be. Local anesthesia keeps the procedure comfortable. The dentist carefully removes the tooth, sectioning it in complex cases for a gentler extraction. For patients with a strong fear of the procedure, treatment under sedation is an option. Afterward, the dentist explains how to care for the socket in the first few days and schedules a follow-up if needed.
How much does tooth extraction cost in Odesa
The price depends on complexity: a simple extraction costs less than a complex or surgical wisdom tooth extraction. At MaslovClinic, extraction starts from 1000 UAH — the dentist gives an exact price after the exam and X-ray.