A surgical dental extraction is a procedure in which a tooth is removed that cannot be taken out through a simple extraction. This may be necessary in cases of impacted teeth (such as wisdom teeth), teeth that are broken or fractured below the gum line, or situations where infections or diseases affect the structure of the tooth or jaw, even teeth with horseshoe-shaped roots or close to nerves. During this procedure, the dentist or oral surgeon makes an incision in the gum to access the tooth and may use specialized tools to separate it from the surrounding tissues before removing it. This type of extraction typically requires local or general anesthesia and may involve a longer recovery time compared to simple extractions.