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If the wisdom teeth are inflamed or not positioned correctly, it can lead to several unpleasant complications. Often, removing them can be the only solution for patients.

Wisdom teeth often develop in an incorrect position, usually erupting in a lower position and pushing against the molars in front of them. These teeth emerge fully at the age of 18-24, and the final position does not change later. It is also possible that the wisdom teeth become trapped (impacted) so they are not able to break through the gum. As a result, purulent nodules may form and occasionally become inflamed. They often go unnoticed, however, other symptoms such as hair loss or redness of the skin may appear. The cause is revealed by screening examinations for nodules.

In terms of chewing, these teeth are completely unnecessary, so there is no need to replace them once they are removed. Normally, patients do not even notice the absence of these teeth. Wisdom teeth may be removed in two ways: it can be a “simple” or surgical removal.

Simple wisdom tooth extractions

In this case, surgical interventions are not necessary. In 35% of the cases, fully erupted lower wisdom teeth can be removed in this way. For the upper wisdom teeth, this number is 96%.

When is surgical wisdom tooth removal necessary?

Surgical removal of the wisdom tooth is necessary when the wisdom teeth have not fully erupted or because of their anatomical shape, simple tooth extraction is not possible. 

A cyst that destroys the bone may form around the crown in the bone. The molars in front of the wisdom teeth can be damaged by the pressure of the abnormal tooth. Since cleaning becomes more difficult, the teeth may decay sooner. Inflammation around the tooth can spread to more distant parts of the body, and nodules can develop elsewhere. The pressure exerted on other teeth can distort the entire lower dentition, resulting in a biting disorder, which is often the root cause of subsequent orthodontic treatment.

The procedure is completely painless and is carried out under local anesthesia. It is recommended that you take antibiotics and painkillers after surgery. The recovery time is usually one week.

Did you know that…

… for thousands of years, wisdom teeth caused less problems for our predecessors? Our ancestors ate more raw food, so their jaws were wider. As a result, there was enough room for wisdom teeth. However, with the spread of cooked food, we don’t need so much chewing power, which results in weaker tooth roots and less room in our jaws. This is why wisdom teeth that grow out later are often impacted or grow in the wrong direction.