Third molars, known as “eights” or “wisdom teeth”, are the last teeth to erupt in the dental row. Usually, they appear after the age of 20. Often, due to lack of space, these teeth erupt crookedly or cannot come out completely, which can cause various problems. In such cases, surgical removal is necessary.
Problems with wisdom teeth and the reasons for their removal
Impacted teeth can cause damage to adjacent teeth, creating periodontal pockets or infections with severe pain and swelling. Semi-erupted eights can lead to tooth decay and crowding of the rest of the teeth, resulting in crooked front teeth. The doctor makes the decision to extract the wisdom teeth based on a clinical examination and an X-ray.
Process of surgical extraction of wisdom teeth
Surgical tooth extraction implies team preparation, appropriate devices and instruments. The procedure involves a small incision in the soft tissue, working into the hard tissues, extracting the roots, and closing the wound. All stages are painless thanks to anesthesia. The process includes preparation of the room, the patient and providing anesthesia for a painless procedure. Usually, the pain is minimal and the swelling goes away in a few days. Each surgical procedure includes an appointment for diagnostics, surgical intervention, a short check-up the next day and a check-up after 7 days.
Postoperative instructions
For the most common reactions and needs after the intervention, explanations are given at the controls that are scheduled after the intervention.
Surgical extraction of broken teeth or gangrenous roots
Some teeth are so destroyed by caries that their roots remain in the bone, inaccessible for classic extraction. In such cases, surgical removal is a faster and simpler solution. The oral surgeon uses appropriate equipment and instruments for painless and quick removal of problematic roots. This approach allows for rapid healing due to proper tissue handling.
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