— dental extractions —
Dr. Engel evaluates and performs dental extractions at Living Dental Health in Bend, Oregon when a tooth cannot be predictably preserved or removal is otherwise clinically appropriate. Care begins with an examination and imaging when needed so he can determine whether extraction, another treatment, or referral is the right next step.
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Not every damaged tooth needs to be removed. Dr. Engel reviews the tooth, surrounding bone and tissues, symptoms, and whether it can be predictably preserved before discussing extraction, another treatment, or referral.
Dr. Engel has practiced dentistry in Bend since 1998. Meet Dr. Engel →
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Extraction may be considered when a tooth is severely damaged, fractured, infected, non-restorable, problematic, or otherwise cannot be predictably preserved. Removal is not automatically the first choice. Dr. Engel decides after an individual examination.
preserve when appropriate · remove when necessary · individual evaluation
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He reviews the condition of the tooth, the surrounding bone and tissues, symptoms, whether the tooth can be restored, signs of infection or disease, and neighboring teeth. Imaging is used when clinically appropriate. CBCT is a supporting 3D option when additional information would be useful.
CBCT imaging at Living Dental Health →
tooth and surrounding tissues · restorability · imaging when appropriate
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When extraction is appropriate and can be handled in the office, Dr. Engel performs the procedure at Living Dental Health with local anesthesia. Not every case is treated in the office. Some complex situations may require a referral.
local anesthesia · in-office when appropriate · referral when needed
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Dr. Engel provides individualized post-operative instructions. Replacement options may be discussed depending on the tooth's location, function, your oral health, and your goals. An implant may be considered when appropriate; not every extraction leads to one.
individualized instructions · replacement when appropriate
A missing tooth may sometimes be replaced with a dental implant when appropriate. Dental implants →
Wisdom teeth are one specific type of dental extraction. Wisdom teeth removal →
Three-dimensional imaging may support planning when it is clinically appropriate. CBCT imaging →
Extractions are part of the broader surgical care offered at Living Dental Health. Implants & Surgery →
Request an evaluation so Dr. Engel can determine whether the tooth can be preserved, should be removed, or whether another treatment or referral may be more appropriate.