How To Do an Emergency Tooth Extraction By Peter J Heath, DDS, MD, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Reviewed / Revised Jul 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tricks and Tips Topic Resources Use of Dental Elevator Use of Dental Forceps Tooth extraction is done using manual dental instruments, to remove nonviable, nonsalvageable teeth.