Surgical tooth extraction in Dubai — broken teeth, retained roots and difficult extractions
Not every extraction is straightforward. Teeth weakened by decay or large fillings often break during removal, and old root fragments can cause infection years later.
A surgical extraction is used when a tooth is broken at the gum line, has curved or fused roots, or a root fragment remains in the bone. The gum is gently opened, the tooth is sectioned if needed and removed in pieces, and the site is closed with stitches — under local anaesthetic, planned from X-rays or a 3D scan.
Key facts
- Broken teeth and retained roots
- Sectioning preserves bone
- Socket preservation for future implants
- Local anaesthetic, 3D planning when needed
When a surgical approach is needed
Teeth broken below the gum, heavily filled or root-treated teeth, curved roots, dense bone, roots close to the sinus or nerve, and retained fragments from previous extractions.
Protecting bone for the future
Careful sectioning preserves the surrounding bone; socket preservation can be done at the same time if an implant is planned.
Healing
Swelling peaks around day two to three and settles within a week; stitches are reviewed or dissolve, and you receive written aftercare.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery treats conditions of the mouth and jaws that go beyond routine dentistry: impacted teeth, cysts and benign lesions, jaw injuries, and preparation of bone for implants.
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-04 · Treating specialist: Dr. Moataz Al-Khan
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
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Dr. Moataz Al-Khan
Dentist · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Wisdom teeth, complex extractions, grafting and oral surgery.
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Patients visit us from Al Safa, Al Wasl, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Quoz, City Walk, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai and Al Barsha — and from Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Is surgical extraction more painful than a simple one?
Both are done under local anaesthetic; soreness afterwards is usually greater but well controlled.
Can an old root left in my jaw cause problems?
Yes, retained roots can become infected; they are assessed on X-ray.
Will I need stitches?
Usually yes, often dissolving stitches.
Can an implant be placed at the same time?
Sometimes; otherwise the socket is preserved for later implant placement.
Where can I get surgical tooth extraction in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center, Building 101, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, with Dr. Moataz Al-Khan (Dentist · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery). Book by phone, WhatsApp or the form on this page.
Which doctor should I see?
Dr. Moataz Al-Khan (Dentist · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) at Manhal Medical Center.
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