Surgical Extraction (Impacted Tooth)

Surgical extraction removes teeth that cannot be taken out by a simple lift — most often impacted wisdom teeth, or teeth broken off at the gum line. At Dentis the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic within the clinic's oral-surgery service, with the tooth sometimes removed in sections to spare the surrounding bone. Detailed aftercare supports healing, and the gap can be reviewed for later replacement if the tooth was not a wisdom tooth.

Some teeth need a surgical approach rather than a routine lift to remove them safely. The commonest example is an impacted wisdom tooth that has only partly erupted or is angled against its neighbour, but the same applies to teeth that have fractured at or below the gum line, have curved or fused roots, or are otherwise inaccessible. A surgical extraction allows the dentist to reach and remove these teeth in a controlled way while protecting the surrounding bone and soft tissue. At Dentis the procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic as part of the clinic's oral-surgery service. The dentist may make a small incision in the gum to expose the tooth and, where helpful, divide it so it can be removed in pieces through a smaller opening — an approach that is often gentler on the area than trying to lift a difficult tooth whole. The site is then cleaned and, if needed, stitched. Because this is more involved than a routine extraction, the aftercare matters: the dentist explains how to manage swelling and the healing socket over the following days and what to avoid so the clot is protected. Impacted wisdom teeth removed this way do not need replacing, but where another tooth has been taken out the dentist can discuss restoring the gap. Cross-border patients receive instructions in English so they can recover confidently at home, and the precise cost is confirmed once the tooth has been assessed.