COMPLEX TOOTH EXTRACTIONS

A surgical evaluation is especially helpful when a routine extraction may not provide adequate access, visibility, or control.

Patients with broken or non-restorable teeth – Teeth fractured below the gumline or too damaged to restore predictably may require surgical access.

Patients with impacted or unusually positioned teeth – Teeth covered by gum or bone, angled, or located close to nerves, sinuses, or neighboring roots benefit from detailed planning.

Patients with complex roots – Curved, divergent, long, fused, or previously treated roots can make removal more difficult.

Patients with infection or prior extraction difficulty – Persistent infection or an extraction that could not be completed as planned may require specialist care.

Dr. Victoria Chen’s dual dental and medical training and six-year UCLA oral and maxillofacial surgery residency support treatment planning for difficult extractions and anesthesia-related considerations.

She uses clinical findings and appropriate imaging to choose a controlled approach, explain relevant risks, and coordinate bone preservation or future restoration when indicated.

At South Bay Dental Loft, surgical care stays connected to your broader dental plan, with clear aftercare instructions and direct follow-up from a team that knows you.