The third molars, which are called wisdom teeth because they complete their life at the end of 20 years, may remain embedded in the gums in some cases because they are positioned very close to the jaw joints. This is seen due to the lack of space in the dental arch, and the attachment of the teeth to the bones, adjacent teeth or gingival obstacles. If any of these factors are disabled, wisdom teeth can grow on the gums. This event, which can occur at any age from the age of 15 to the age of 50, can also cause some problems to the patient. These teeth, which remain embedded in the jaw and cannot protrude above the gingiva, can prepare the ground for the formation of serious conditions that can extend to tumors as well as cysts in the soft tissues surrounding the body of the tooth.
Impacted teeth cause infection
Wisdom teeth, which can cause tooth crookedness, can also endanger oral health. Impacted teeth, which are not fully located in the tooth alignment in the jaw, can cause infections in the tissues around the teeth. This can lead to inflammation of the gums, tooth decay, difficulty in swallowing, difficulty in opening and closing the mouth, and pain that can be seen due to inflammation.
Early intervention facilitates treatment
Early intervention in wisdom teeth that are not detected on the gums is of great importance in terms of treatment . Because with age, the flexion rate of the jaw bones decreases. In addition, the possibility of complications such as swelling, pain, numbness and numbness in the lips may increase in advanced age operations. On the contrary, such problems are not encountered since the development of the tooth root in the jaw does not complete its formation at an early age.
If these symptoms are seen, impacted teeth need to be extracted
A protective membrane (felicule) of the wisdom tooth under the gum that is preparing to erupt exists. While trying to get teeth, some infections can be seen here. As a result of infections, redness or swelling may occur in the gums, while bad odor may occur. In addition, pain may occur due to the pressure caused by these teeth trying to complete the release. If wisdom teeth begin to cause such problems, it becomes necessary to be removed by a specialist physician. In addition to these, if recurrent dental inflammations, dental caries, cysts and tumors are seen, it is necessary to apply for the support of a specialist.
Wisdom teeth that do not cause disease are followed instead of extraction
The most frequently asked questions by patients who have completed orthodontic treatment due to dental crowding At the beginning is whether wisdom teeth will damage other teeth that have been corrected. Patients who have recently completed orthodontic treatment were advised to have wisdom teeth extracted to prevent crowding from reoccurring. Today, if it does not cause a problem in the mouth, it is recommended not to pull the teeth, provided that the controls are made at regular intervals. However, since the bone development in the lower jaw is not completed, it may be necessary to extract the wisdom teeth that remain impacted, causing distress to the patient, and causing pain and infection at the same time.
A separate decision is made for each patient with 20 teeth problems
Since it can prevent a healthy mouth closure and eruption of other teeth, 20 fresh teeth are extracted. If jaw surgery is planned for some patients with orthodontic problems, wisdom teeth must be extracted at least 6 months before this operation. The extraction of these teeth allows the surgeon to cut the bone more comfortably from the area where the wisdom teeth are empty. If none of these conditions exist, it may not be necessary to extract the teeth for orthodontic treatment. While problems are evaluated differently for each patient, treatment methods are also decided differently for each patient. For wisdom teeth that do not cause any distress to the patient, it is recommended to check the teeth by taking x-rays every 3-4 years to see if there is a problem.
