Surgical removal of impacted tooth

What is a surgical removal of impacted tooth procedure?

The surgical removal of an impacted tooth is a procedure designed to extract a tooth that’s trapped beneath the gum or bone. It requires a small incision in the gum, the possible removal of surrounding bone, and sometimes sectioning the tooth into smaller pieces to safely take it out. It’s most commonly performed on wisdom teeth. This is because these often become impacted because there is not enough room in the jaw for them to emerge properly.

Why is it performed?

The surgical removal of an impacted tooth is often recommended to prevent or treat issues such as severe pain or pressure, gum disease, tooth decay on the impacted tooth or neighbouring teeth, and the formation of cysts or damage to the jawbone and neighbouring roots.

What the procedure involves

Surgical removal of an impacted tooth is a procedure to remove a tooth that cannot be easily accessed or removed through a standard extraction. Your specialist will explain what to expect before your procedure and provide guidance on your aftercare and recovery.

Why choose Practice Plus Group?

At Practice Plus Group Hospitals we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience and excellent clinical outcomes, with personalised care every step of the way. Whether you’re paying for yourself or using private medical insurance, with our short waiting times, unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and high levels of cleanliness and infection control, we’ll make sure you’re looked after. In fact, we were the first provider to have all services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.