Aspect
Tooth Extraction
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Tooth Type
Any tooth (incisors, canines, molars)
Specifically third molars (wisdom teeth)
Complexity
Usually simpler, especially front teeth
Often more complex (impaction, bone removal)
Common Reasons
Decay, infection, trauma, overcrowding
Impaction, crowding, infection, decay
Surgical Need
Sometimes (for broken teeth)
Often surgical (especially impacted teeth)
Healing Time
Faster
Longer, due to deeper roots and bone work
Pain/Swelling
Mild to moderate
More common and severe swelling and pain