Dental treatment
Tooth extraction
Pulling a tooth that cannot be saved. Surgical or standard. A basic procedure at most practices.
Price
600 to 3,500 CZK, a surgical extraction up to 6,000 CZK
Public insurance coverage
Yes, extraction is fully covered by public insurance.
Duration
15 to 45 minutes, longer for a surgical extraction
Recovery
3 to 7 days for the socket to heal
About the treatment
A tooth is removed when it is destroyed by decay, broken below the gum, or for orthodontic reasons. A surgical extraction (cutting the gum) is used for wisdom teeth and remaining roots.
Step by step
- 1X-ray and planning
- 2Local anaesthetic
- 3Loosening the tooth with an elevator and extraction forceps
- 4Checking the socket and suturing if needed
- 5Instruction on healing
Aftercare
- check_circleBite on gauze for 30 to 45 minutes after the procedure
- check_circleFor the first 24 hours no hot drinks, no alcohol, no smoking
- check_circleCool the cheek for the first 4 hours
- check_circleAvoid physical exertion for 1 to 2 days
- check_circleDo not rinse the wound out; from day 3 gently swish with lukewarm tea
Risks and complications
- warningDry socket (alveolitis), managed by cleaning and an iodoform dressing
- warningBleeding, usually stops within an hour
- warningDamage to a neighbouring nerve with lower wisdom teeth, rare
Frequently asked questions
Does an extraction hurt?expand_more
Under local anaesthetic, no. Once it wears off there is 1 to 3 days of pain controlled with ibuprofen.
When can an implant be placed?expand_more
Usually 3 months after the extraction, once the socket has healed. Sometimes immediate placement is possible.