Tooth Removal

Gum disease, endodontic problems, or an accident: there are many reasons why we have to have a tooth removed. And depending on your age, any existing medical conditions, infections, etc., the surrounding tissues, such as the jawbone and gum tissue, might be in good condition or may have started to degrade.

Whatever the reason for your tooth extraction - be it removal of a loose tooth, losing a tooth in an accident or having the tooth extracted because of endodontic problems – we understand it can be a traumatic experience. In case you must deal with this, we are here to help you choosing the option that best suits your goals and budget. 

Would you like a dental implant or alternatives to dental implants such as a fixed or removable dental bridge? Do you want to go for the safest treatment, the fastest treatment or the most aesthetically pleasing one? Read on to find out more.

After a tooth has been removed, there is always bone loss afterwards. This is a natural process caused by the teeth pullout itself: if there is a hole in the jawbone, surrounding bone resorbs, and only parts of the empty tooth extraction socket will fill with new bone again. As time goes on, in a socket with no tooth the ridge will shrink.

Although it is natural, your dentist will take measures to deal with this volume loss and ensure the success of your dental implant or your fixed or removable dental bridge.

Depending on your medical condition and wishes, the dental implants can be inserted immediately after the tooth is removed, or a few months after the tooth is removed.

However, no matter when you and your dentist decide to get the new, there’s one thing that’s incredibly important: it needs a stable foundation in your jawbone. Only then, the implant will remain stable for the years to come. Therefore, your dentist will often decide to create new bone around the dental implant.