Impacted Tooth Surgeries
What is Impacted Tooth?
Impacted teeth are teeth that are not visible in the mouth due to a blockage in the normal exit pathways. They are usually seen in wisdom teeth and can cause various problems.
Types of Impacted Teeth
Reasons for Withdrawal
What Happens If Impacted Teeth Are Not Extracted?
If impacted teeth are not extracted, it can lead to various complications:
Infection: It can cause gum infections and serious infections such as pericoronitis. Pericoronitis can develop into larger infections if left untreated.
Cysts: Impacted teeth can cause cysts to form around them. These cysts can grow over time and damage the jawbone.
Damage to Neighboring Teeth: It can cause damage by pressing on the roots of neighboring teeth.
Operation Time and Process
Anesthesia Local or general anesthesia is applied so that no pain is felt during the procedure.
Incision: A small incision is made in the gum.
Removal of the Tooth: The tooth is removed in the appropriate way. Sometimes the tooth may need to be cut into pieces.
Stitching: The incision is closed and the healing process begins. There may be slight discomfort after the procedure, but this is temporary.
Tooth Extraction and Nerve Injury
Impacted teeth in the lower jaw may be close to the mandibular nerve. The mandibular nerve runs along the jaw and provides sensation of the lips, jaw and lower teeth. There is a risk of damage to this nerve during the removal of impacted teeth. In cases where this risk is high, it is important that the operation is performed by an experienced maxillofacial surgeon. The surgeon will take care to ensure that the nerve is not damaged.
Impacted teeth are teeth that are not visible in the mouth due to a blockage in the normal exit pathways. They are usually seen in wisdom teeth and can cause various problems.
