Tooth Extractions & Site Development

Overview

Tooth extractions are performed when a tooth cannot be preserved. When necessary, site development procedures are used at the same time to preserve bone and prepare the area for future treatment.

What It Is

An extraction involves the careful removal of a tooth that is damaged, infected, or no longer maintainable.

Site development refers to techniques used at the time of extraction to preserve or rebuild the surrounding bone and soft tissue. This is especially important when planning for future implant placement.

Who It’s For

• Patients with teeth that cannot be restored 

• Patients with infection or structural damage 

• Patients planning for dental implants 

• Patients requiring removal as part of a larger treatment plan 

What to Expect

Treatment begins with an evaluation to determine whether the tooth can be preserved or requires removal.

When extraction is necessary, it is performed using atraumatic techniques designed to minimize damage to the surrounding bone and tissue. In many cases, bone grafting or preservation procedures are performed at the same time.

Healing typically occurs over several weeks, with follow-up care depending on the next phase of treatment.

Approach

Dr. Kernitsky approaches extractions with a focus on preservation and long-term planning.

Whenever possible, techniques are used to maintain the natural contours of the bone and soft tissue, reducing the need for more extensive reconstruction later. When future implant placement is anticipated, the site is managed from the outset to support optimal positioning and stability.

The goal is not only to remove the tooth, but to prepare the area for the best possible long-term outcome.