Dr. Karan Mehta
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Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Wisdom tooth surgery, also known as third molar extraction, is a common oral surgical procedure performed to remove one or more wisdom teeth — the last set of molars that typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25
Why Wisdom Tooth Surgery is Needed
A. Impacted Teeth
Wisdom teeth are often impacted, meaning they don’t have enough room to erupt normally.
They may grow sideways, partially emerge, or remain trapped under the gum and bone.
B. Pain and Discomfort
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause jaw pain, swelling, and tenderness in the gums.
C. Infection and Gum Disease
Partially erupted teeth can trap food and bacteria, leading to pericoronitis (inflammation of the gum tissue), infection, and even cysts or abscesses.
D. Damage to Other Teeth
Misaligned wisdom teeth can push against adjacent molars, causing misalignment and damage to healthy teeth.
E. To Prevent Future Problems
In some cases, wisdom teeth are removed preventively, even if they aren’t currently causing problems, to avoid future complications.
Types of Wisdom Tooth Surgery
A. Simple Extraction
For wisdom teeth that have fully erupted.
Procedure involves loosening the tooth with an elevator and removing it with forceps.
B. Surgical Extraction
Required for impacted or partially erupted teeth.
A minor surgical procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia.
May involve cutting the gum, removing bone, or sectioning the tooth.
