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| • | Severely decayed teeth |
| • | Periodontal disease leading to bone loss |
| • | Fractured in such a way that it is impossible or impractical to repair |
| • | Badly positioned (impacted wisdom teeth) |
| • | Non-functional or poorly functional teeth that should be replaced with a bridge, denture or dental implant |
A tooth extraction is the procedure done to remove a tooth that is damaged beyond repair from its socket in the jawbone. Extractions are also done to remove wisdom teeth that may be impacted or create future problems.
