Oral Surgery
Surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth
Tooth extraction
Pre-prosthetic surgery such as crown-lengthening and
Gingivectomy
Orthognatic surgery
Wisdom Tooth Extraction [ The Wisdom Tooth ]
Wisdom teeth are third molars. Normally people have three permanent molars that develop in each quadrant of the mouth. The third molars usually will try to grow in at around age 18 to 20 years. Wisdom teeth are actually no different than any other tooth except that they are the last teeth to erupt. They are just as useful as any other tooth if they grow in properly, have a proper bite relationship, and have healthy gum tissue around them. Unfortunately, this does not always happen.
When wisdom teeth are prevented from erupting into the mouth properly, they are referred to as impacted. At Smile Please Dental Clinic be examine the patient's mouth and corresponding x-rays to determine if the teeth are impacted or will not grow in properly. Impacted teeth may cause problems.
Here are several common problems that occurs when the impacted wisdom teeth are not removed:
Bacteria and plaque build-up
Decay of adjacent teeth
Formation of cysts (a fluid- filled sac) or tumors from follicle
Tumor development
Infection
Jaw and gum disease
Erupted wisdom teeth may need to be removed. At Smile Please Dental Clinic, Dr. Sharad V. Kumar may recommend wisdom tooth removal if wisdom tooth:
Interferes with the bite
Non-functional
Badly decayed
Involved with or at risk for periodontal disease
Interferes with restoration of an adjacent tooth
Every case is different and only your dentist can determine if there is a reason for you to have a tooth removed.
Symptoms of Wisdom Tooth Eruption
The following symptoms may indicate that the wisdom teeth have erupted and surfaced. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Pain
Infection in the mouth
Facial swelling
Swelling of the gumline in the back of the mouth
Many oral health specialists will recommend removal of the wisdom teeth, (when the roots are approximately formed, or three-fourths developed, usually in the adolescent years),as early removal will help to eliminate problems, such as an impacted tooth that destroys the second molar. Third molar impaction is the most prevalent medical developmental disorder.
At Smile Please Dental Clinic we specialize in Oral surgical Procedures like Wisdom teeth / Third Molar Extraction. All the treatments are done by Super specialist only, to ensure high quality work and best painless experience for patients. We emphasize strongly on sterilization, infection control and take full care of it.
Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic surgery is surgery performed on the bones of the jaws to change their positions. Orthognathic surgery is corrective facial surgery where deformities of the jaw exist. It may be indicated for functional, cosmetic, or health reasons. It is surgery commonly done on the jaws in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, which straightens the teeth.
Pre-operative planning is crucial to the success of the procedure and evaluates the surgical and orthodontic options. The surgeon chooses the type of mandibular surgery based on his experience, evaluation of the photographic and cephalometric analysis, and model surgery.