Tooth Extraction in Seoul(Uijeongbu)  – Seoul Lab Dental Clinic in Seoul, Korea

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At Seoul Lab Dental Clinic, we perform professional tooth extractions with a focus on safety, comfort, and optimal healing. Serving both domestic and international patients in northern Seoul, our expert team handles everything from simple extractions to complex surgical removals using advanced techniques and patient-centered care.

What Is Tooth Extraction?

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that is damaged beyond repair, problematic, or interfering with oral health. Extractions can be simple (visible tooth, minimal intervention) or surgical/complex (impacted, broken roots, below gum level).

When Is Extraction Necessary?

You may need a tooth removed if:

  • A tooth has extensive decay or damage beyond repair
  • Severe gum disease causes bone loss and instability
  • You have an impacted or malformed tooth causing pain or infection
  • Overcrowding requires removal for orthodontic treatment
  • A tooth is fractured beyond restoration
  • Persisting root canal failure with recurrent infection

Types of Extraction We Perform

  • Simple Extraction: Performed on fully erupted teeth under local anesthesia
  • Surgical / Complex Extraction: For teeth below the gum line, broken roots, or impacted teeth
  • Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Third molar removal when impacted or problematic
  • Socket Preservation / Immediate Grafting: To maintain bone volume after extraction when future implants are planned

Our Extraction Procedure (Step-by-Step)

  1. Consultation & Imaging
    We take panoramic X-rays or 3D CBCT scans to assess tooth position, root anatomy, adjacent structures, and risks.
  2. Treatment Planning & Discussion
    Your dentist will explain the extraction type needed, risks, alternative options, and cost estimate.
  3. Anesthesia & Sedation (if needed)
    Local anesthesia ensures numbness. Sedation options may be available for anxious patients.
  4. Extraction Process
  • For simple extraction: loosen the tooth with elevators, then remove with forceps
  • For surgical cases: make incision, remove bone if needed, section the tooth, extract root fragments
  • Clean the socket thoroughly, remove debris or infection
  1. Closure & Protection
    Place sutures if necessary, apply a gauze plug or medicated dressing to promote clot formation and healing.
  2. Aftercare & Monitoring
    Provide detailed instructions on care, pain control, diet, and follow-up. Monitor healing in subsequent visits.

Why Choose Seoul Lab Dental Clinic for Tooth Extraction?

  • Accurate Diagnostics & Safety: Use of CBCT and imaging reduces complications
  • Surgical Skill & Experience: Confident handling of both routine and complex extractions
  • Comfort-Focused Care: Pain control, sedation availability, gentle surgical technique
  • Comprehensive Services: Extraction, grafting, implant placement, and restoration — all under one roof
  • International Patient Support: English guidance, scheduling assistance, and clarity in treatment plans

Recovery & Aftercare

  • Rest and avoid physically strenuous activity for 24–48 hours
  • Apply a gauze pad and bite gently to control bleeding
  • Soft diet initially (soups, yogurt, mashed foods); avoid hot, spicy, crunchy items
  • No smoking, drinking with straws, or rinsing aggressively (to avoid dislodging clot)
  • Use prescribed pain relievers, antibiotics, or mouth rinses as directed
  • Return for suture removal and check-ups; monitor healing

Most patients heal within a week, though mild discomfort or swelling may persist slightly longer in complex cases.

Risks & Possible Complications

  • Dry socket (alveolar osteitis)
  • Bleeding beyond expected
  • Infection
  • Damage to adjacent teeth or restorations
  • Temporary nerve disturbance (numbness) depending on location
  • In rare cases, alveolar bone fracture

We assess risk factors beforehand and take precautionary steps to minimize complications.