How to remove wisdom tooth ? | Is it painless? A step by step guide by FMS Dental

In this Video Dr Sasank a Senior Maxillofacial surgeon explains about Wisdom tooth issues and procedure of Wisdom tooth removal Which tooth in the mouth is called a wisdom tooth ? Many people have wisdom tooth pain or wisdom tooth issues. This tooth is called as wisdom tooth because it is a last tooth to come into the mouth. There are 2 wisdom teeth in the upper jaw and 2 in the lower jaw. They start erupting at the age of 16 or 17 years. These teeth are called Third molars. What is a wisdom tooth impaction ? If a tooth is unable to erupt into the mouth normally, either due to small jaw size or due to retained deciduous teeth, these teeth are called impacted teeth. Why many people are facing wisdom teeth issues ? In the process of evolution human height and jaw sizes or decreasing and there by there is less space in the arch of the jaw for the wisdom tooth to erupt normally. Generally, patients come to the dentist when there is infection are pain in the wisdom teeth area. Otherwise most of the time these teeth are found impacted during routine dental check-up and dental Radiographic examination. What are the common problems experienced with wisdom teeth ? The most common problems we come across with patients is reduced mouth opening, swelling on the face or in gums, bad breath and pain. Because of impaction of these teeth there will be food accumulation resulting in swelling, pain and dental decay. Generally patients with these problems consult a Maxillo-facial surgeon. Is wisdom tooth extraction a simple dental procedure ? Wisdom teeth impactions are classified based on, angle of the tooth and its relationship to the bone and adjacent teeth. They are classified based on how difficult it will be to remove them. Classification goes like this mesio-angular, horizontal, vertical and disto-angular impactions. How does the dentist decide when to remove wisdom tooth ? The dentist decides to extract the wisdom tooth when the patient comes to the dentist with the complaint of pain, pus discharge and food impaction. Also dentist sees how difficult it is to remove. What dental radiographs are required for diagnosis and treatment planning before the removal of wisdom teeth ? Dental Intra oral radiographs, OPG and CBCT scan are commonly taken by the dentist before planning for wisdom tooth removal. By taking these radiographs the dentist can predict the outcome and possible post-operative complications. Dentist can also check the relationship of the wisdom tooth roots to the inferior alveolar nerve and the maxillary sinus, especially with the use of CBCT scan. Who is the right dental specialist to be approached regarding wisdom tooth removal ? Maxillo-facial surgeons are trained well in removing these wisdom teeth. They should be approached. • What precautions should the patient take before getting these wisdom teeth extracted ? • Patient’s range of mouth opening is very critical for the removal of these wisdom teeth as these teeth are placed very much in the back of the mouth, hence limiting the access to the dentist. • Dental radiographs and scans are required to check the closeness of these roots to the nerve and maxillary sinus so that the dentist can predict if there would be damage to the nerve or the maxillary sinus. • Things to be considered before removal of wisdom teeth are infection, medical problems like BP, Diabetes, bone related issues and other medical problems. Such procedures should be done under proper antibiotic cover. Is wisdom tooth surgery a minor surgical procedure ? Yes, it is a minor surgical procedure and dentist plans the procedure with all the necessary equipment ready. Surgical burs, blades and other instruments will be kept ready in the working area. What kind of anesthesia is required for wisdom tooth extraction ? Commonly in the dental office local anesthesia is administered near the site of tooth removal. Pain will not be felt by the patient but patient may feel a little pressure while tooth removal. For patients who are very anxious, general anesthesia will be preferred . In general anesthesia the patient will be unconscious and not be aware about the procedure. This can also be called day-care procedure. Call us at +91 04022221111 / 8885060770 Visit our website: https://www.fmsdental.com/wisdom-tooth-surgery/ #fmsdental #fmsdentalhospital #fmsdentalcare #wisdomtoothextractionatfms #wisdomtoothremovalatfms