Wisdom Tooth Extraction Treatment in India

Overview

Tooth decay which has reached an advanced stage, tooth infection, and crowding are some of the causes of tooth extraction. Depending on the individual, some may be required to have one or two teeth extracted to create space to accommodate their other teeth which are gradually aligning themselves in the dental braces. Wisdom teeth are the third molar teeth which lie at the end of each quadrant in the dentition. It is normally the final teeth to develop within the mouth of an individual. However, not all people possess wisdom teeth. Some people do not possess a single wisdom tooth at all while some people have all four types of wisdom teeth in their mouth

Procedure Details

In certain situations, it is necessary to extract wisdom teeth. One of the primary reasons for recommending wisdom tooth extraction to patients is when the teeth erupt at an angle instead of parallel to the adjacent teeth. This can result in heightened pain and challenges in maintaining oral hygiene in that specific area. Additionally, wisdom tooth removal is advised in cases of pericoronitis, which occurs when there is insufficient space for the wisdom teeth to properly erupt in the oral cavity. The removal of a wisdom tooth typically takes between 45 minutes to an hour. Initially, the dentist or oral surgeon administers anesthesia to the patient, which can be local anesthesia, IV sedation, or in rare cases, general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is commonly used for wisdom tooth extraction. Afterward, the surgeon makes an incision around the tooth and begins the extraction process. Depending on the position of the tooth, the surgeon may . Bleeding is managed using medications and gauze

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