Teeth that do not erupt by remaining in the jawbone even though it is time to erupt are called impacted teeth. Mostly wisdom teeth, rarely canine teeth and very rarely other teeth may remain impacted.
Wisdom teeth are the second molars that last between the ages of 17-35. They are the last teeth located at the back. They are also called wisdom teeth. It is still controversial whether these teeth should be left in the mouth or not. Teeth that are in an abnormal position and do not erupt and do not damage the surrounding tissues do not need to be extracted. These teeth often remain buried or semi-buried in the jawbone due to various tooth eruption problems such as narrow jaw arch, incorrect eruption position, and dense bone in that area.
Wisdom teeth are the teeth that cause the most problems. Because they remain buried, they can cause inflammation and sometimes cysts without causing any symptoms such as pain. They can also push other teeth forward, causing curvature and crookedness in the teeth. Wisdom teeth, which are half-erupted in the mouth, are prone to decay because they cannot be completely cleaned with a toothbrush. These teeth may need to be removed due to pain and bad breath caused by decay. Sometimes, in patients who wear braces (orthodontic treatment) or receive denture treatment even though they do not cause any problems, they need to be removed in order not to disrupt the progress of the treatment. We compare wisdom teeth to a "ticking time bomb". They may remain silent for a long time and suddenly cause facial swelling, jaw locking, or severe pain. Therefore, these types of teeth need to be checked and extracted if necessary.
A poorly positioned wisdom tooth needs to be extracted whether it creates a problem or not. The extraction of these teeth is performed with a minor surgery, without anesthetizing the patient, only after an injection that numbs the relevant area. This surgery is more difficult to perform at older ages, as there is a possibility that the impacted tooth may fuse with the jawbone over time, and healing will take longer as age progresses. Proper use of medications such as antibiotics, painkillers and mouthwash prescribed by your doctor after the operation. With this method, the operation area heals within an average of 1 week.
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