How is wisdom tooth surgery carried out?
If the wisdom tooth is impacted horizontally, or its roots spread in different directions in the bone, the tooth is removed in several pieces. If your wisdom teeth are impacted and covered by gum, an incision is made in the gum to reach the bone. A comfortable environment is prepared for the tooth extraction. The tooth is divided into pieces and removed from the area.
When are impacted wisdom teeth extracted?
Impacted wisdom teeth are usually the cause of inflammation in the soft tissues. This inflammation causes pain for the patient. It leads to a cyst forming in the area, which in turn causes inflammation of the teeth. These teeth should therefore be removed as soon as possible. Inflamed wisdom teeth are treated with antibiotics prescribed by the doctor. As long as the inflamed teeth are not extracted, the infection keeps coming back. Wisdom teeth that cannot find enough room in the jawbone stay embedded. This puts pressure on the teeth and causes toothache. If impacted teeth do not have enough room in the jawbone, they will press against the other teeth and make them crooked. Horizontal and angled wisdom teeth cause decay in the neighbouring molars. The bacterial plaque that forms on the wisdom teeth causes gum problems.
What happens after impacted wisdom tooth surgery?
After wisdom tooth surgery, the patient is kept under observation for a while. If no adverse event occurs during this time, the patient is sent home. The doctor gives the patient a prescription to prevent inflammation after the wisdom tooth surgery. If you take your medication regularly, your aches and pains will ease in a short time and your swelling will go down. Wounds in the mouth heal quickly, within a few days. The body pumps more blood to the mouth, which is why bleeding after dental procedures is heavy. After the impacted wisdom tooth is removed, clotting takes place in the socket. Wounds in this area heal within a few days. As new bone forms, healing is complete within 2 to 3 months. After impacted wisdom tooth surgery, the patient should drink plenty of fluids. A cold compress with an ice pack should be applied to prevent swelling of the area.
How are wisdom teeth extracted?
Wisdom teeth are a source of problems for many people. The jaw structure is smaller in some people. A narrow jaw causes crooked teeth. Wisdom teeth are located right behind the two molars in our mouths. There are 4 wisdom teeth, 2 lower and 2 upper. Some people may not have wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth begin to appear at the age of 17 and finish developing at the age of 30.
What anatomical structures lie around the wisdom teeth?
The maxillary sinus cavity lies above the upper wisdom teeth. The sinus cavities are air spaces between the bones of the face. The sinuses purify the air we breathe. They adjust the resonance of the voice. They reduce the weight of the skull. Applying force incorrectly when extracting a wisdom tooth can cause broken pieces of tooth to slip into the sinus cavity. More care is needed when extracting wisdom teeth in the lower jaw. This region divides the lower jaw into two parts, right and left. When the nerves passing through this section are damaged, it causes temporary numbness of the lip. During the extraction of lower wisdom teeth, the incision made in the gum can damage the lingual nerve in this area. This damage causes numbness in the tongue region.
Why should we extract impacted wisdom teeth?
Inflammation of the soft tissue around a partially impacted wisdom tooth is a very common condition. Antibiotics keep gum infections in check, but unless the wisdom teeth are removed surgically, the infection will keep coming back. Impacted wisdom teeth can sometimes cause cysts and tumours to form around the teeth.
How is impacted wisdom tooth surgery carried out?
A panoramic X-ray is taken before impacted tooth surgery. On the X-ray, the position of the impacted teeth and any risks around them are identified. If the specialist doctor considers it necessary, a 3D dental scan is taken. The relationship of the impacted tooth to the nerves is determined. The boundaries of the sinuses in relation to the wisdom teeth are determined. In wisdom tooth surgery, a small incision is made under anaesthetic. The gum flap is lifted and the bone is reached.
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