Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Wisdom teeth are the third molars that usually erupt between the ages of 16-25, 4 in total. Although it is called wisdom teeth, in some special cases, it can last even at a much later age.

-What kind of problems does it cause when wisdom teeth are erupting?

Because not everyone's jaw and tooth structure are the same, this is the case. They do not always cause problems when teeth are erupting. However, in some people, it may cause symptoms such as pain spreading to the ears and jaw, swelling in the gums, restriction in mouth opening.

- My twenty-year-old teeth did not come out. How to understand whether it is embedded?

When your dentist examines you and takes an X-ray, he evaluates whether your wisdom teeth are formed, the position of the tooth, and whether it can come out on its own.

-Twenty Why are wet teeth buried? In this case, they remain partially or completely buried under the bone or gingiva.

-Is wisdom teeth mandatory to be extracted?

The ones that have erupted without disturbing the tooth row and the lower teeth -There is no need to extract the wisdom teeth in the upper bite. However, advanced caries, pain in neighboring teeth, infection in the bone, cyst formation at the root tip, etc.

-Is the extraction of wisdom teeth different from normal tooth extraction?

A difference in extraction of wisdom teeth seen inside the mouth from other tooth extractions there is none. However, "surgical extraction" (surgical extraction) may be required for impacted wisdom teeth.

-What should I pay attention to after tooth extraction?

Anesthesia effect after tooth extraction Do not consume food until it passes. Apply cold compresses (ice) at five-minute intervals for the first 24 hours to reduce pain and swelling. Do not spit, vacuum or gargle for the first 24 hours in order to prevent clotting and increase bleeding. Use the medicines prescribed by your doctor. Avoid very hot, spicy, acidic and grainy foods. There may be seams in the mouth, ensuring that the seams remain clean and food does not accumulate on it. Be careful. Avoid excessive lip and tongue movements to avoid damaging the stitches. Do not consume cigarettes and alcohol during the recovery period.

-What are the emergencies that I should consult a doctor after the shooting?

A slight facial swelling, bleeding in the form of leakage, pain after the shooting Pain that goes away when taking a medication, and a decrease in mouth opening is normal. However, if there is excessive bleeding that does not go away with packing, swelling that lasts for more than a few days, numbness or tingling in the jaws, the doctor should be contacted.

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-What are the wisdom teeth, when do they develop?

Wisdom teeth are the third molars, which develop frequently between the ages of 16-25, with a total of 4 teeth. Although they usually erupt in the twenties, in some special cases they can erupt even at a much later age.

-What kind of problems does it cause while wisdom teeth are erupting?

Since everyone's jaw and tooth structure are not the same, these teeth do not always cause problems while they are erupting. However, in some people, it may cause symptoms such as jaw and ear pain, swelling in the gums, and restriction in mouth opening.

-My wisdom teeth are not visible. How to tell if it is impacted?

When your dentist examines you and takes x-rays, he or she evaluates whether your wisdom teeth are formed, the position of the tooth and whether it is impacted.

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-Why do wisdom teeth remain impacted?

These teeth, which erupt at the back and last in the jaws, may not find enough space in the mouth due to the position of the adjacent tooth, the structure of the bone or the thickness of the gingiva. In this case, they remain partially or completely impacted in the bone or under the gingiva.

-Is it necessary to remove the wisdom teeth?

It is not necessary to extract the wisdom teeth that have erupted in the right way that does not disrupt the tooth sequence and are in the lower-upper bite. However, if advanced caries, pain in adjacent teeth, infection in the bone, cyst formation at the root, etc. are observed wisdom teeth should be extracted.

-Is the extraction of wisdom teeth different from normal tooth extraction?

There is no difference in the extraction of visible wisdom teeth from other tooth extractions. However, surgical extraction may be required for impacted wisdom teeth.

-What should I pay attention to after tooth extraction?

Do not consume food after tooth extraction until the effect of anesthesia wears off. Apply cold compresses (ice) at five-minute intervals for the first 24 hours to reduce pain and swelling. Do not spit, vacuum or gargle for the first 24 hours in order to prevent clotting and increase bleeding. Use the medicines prescribed by your doctor. Avoid very hot, spicy, acidic and grainy foods. There may be sutures(stitches) in the mouth, be careful to keep the sutures clean and not to accumulate food on it. Avoid excessive lip and tongue movements to avoid damaging the sutures. Do not consume cigarettes or alcohol during the recovery period.

-What are the emergencies that I need to consult a doctor after tooth extraction?

Mild swelling on the face, bleeding in the form of leakage, pain that decreases after taking painkillers, and jaw limitation are normal after extraction. However, if there is excessive bleeding that does not go away with pressure, swelling that lasts for more than a few days, numbness or tingling in the jaws, the doctor should be contacted.

2---What is gingival recession?

Healthy gingiva tightly wraps the tooth and protects it from external factors. However, in some cases, the gingiva may go backwards and the root surface may be exposed. Gingival recession does not occur in everyone and may not be noticed immediately.

-What are the symptoms of gingival recession?

Hot-cold sensitivities on the exposed root surface, bleeding when brushing, redness and swelling, toothache longer than normal. Bleeding, especially when eating hard foods, is one of the symptoms of gingival recession.

- What causes gingival recession?

Excessive calculus accumulation due to lack of hygiene,

Incorrect brushing,

Using a very hard toothbrush,

Crowded teeth,

Long lip ligament (frenilum),

Vitamin deficiency,

Thin gingiva,

Teeth clenching,

Aging,

Genetic predisposition,

Hormonal changes and various diseases

-How is the treatment of gingival recession? Will it fix itself? Is there any herbal treatment or medicine that I can use at home?

Unfortunately, gingival recessions do not go away on their own. In addition, with herbal treatment or medicine, the gingiva does not rise again on its own. Professional intervention is essential. Treatment in gingival recessions is primarily to eliminate the cause, to optimize hygiene and to clean the calculus. If necessary, then surgical intervention is started. In gingival recessions, gingival transplantation operations are often performed. It takes 10-14 days for the wound area to heal. In this process, the patient is asked to use their medications regularly, to be careful about the cleanliness of the wound area and to ensure that the stitches do not fall. Avoiding trauma and not smoking during the transplant process are very important for vascularization and the success of the transplant. Although the success of the transplant is evident in the first week, it takes 3-6 months for the tissue to completely heal. In the transplant area, the gingiva tightly surrounds the tooth and becomes resistant to recession.

-How to prevent gingival recession?

The easiest way to prevent gingival recession is to use a medium-soft brush without applying too much pressure to the gingiva. brushing regularly, being under the control of a dentist, paying attention to the cleaning of tartar at regular intervals.


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-What is gingival recession?

Healthy gingiva adheres tightly to the tooth and protects it from external factors. However, in some cases, the root surface may be exposed by receding the gingiva. Gingival recession does not occur in everyone and may not be noticed immediately.

-What are the symptoms of gingival recession?

Hot-cold sensitivities on the exposed root surface, bleeding while brushing , gingival redness and swelling, the appearance of the tooth longer than normal, bleeding especially when eating hard foods are the symptoms of gingival recession.

-What causes gingival recession?

Excessive calculus accumulation due to lack of hygiene,

Wrong brushing

Using a very hard toothbrush

Crowding in the teeth,

Long lip tie (frenilum)

Vitamin deficiency

Thin gingiva,

bruxism,

Senile,

Genetic predisposition,

Hormonal changes and various diseases can cause gingival recession.

-How is gingival recession treated? Will it heal naturally? Is there any herbal treatment or medicine that I can use at home?

Unfortunately, gingival recessions do not go away on their own. In addition, the gingiva does not rise again on its own with herbal treatment or medicine. Professional intervention is essential. Treatment in gingival recessions is primarily to eliminate the cause, to optimize hygiene and to clean the calculus. If necessary, then surgical intervention is started. In gingival recessions, gingival transplant surgery is often performed.

-How does recovery take place after treatment?

There are stitches(sutures) in the mouth when treated with surgery, with or without a gingival transplant. It takes 10-14 days for the wound area to heal. In this process, the patient is asked to use their medications regularly, to pay attention to the cleanliness of the wound area and to ensure that the stitches(sutures) do not fall. Avoiding trauma and not smoking during the transplant process are very important for vascularization and the success of the transplant. Although the success of the transplant is evident in the first week, it takes 3-6 months for the tissue to heal completely.

-Will there be gingival recession in the same area?

The gingiva taken from the palate is thicker and harder. In the transplant area, the gingiva tightly surrounds the tooth and becomes resistant to gingival recession.

-How to prevent gingival recession?

The easiest way to prevent gingival recession is to brush without applying too much pressure to the gingiva using a medium-soft brush, to be under regular dentist control, and to pay attention to the cleaning of calculus at regular intervals.

3- -What is gum disease? What are the symptoms?

Healthy gingiva is pink in color, firm and has the appearance of orange peel. It ends in the form of a knife-edge on the teeth. As the dental plaque accumulated on the teeth increases, various microorganisms in the plaque begin to form periodontal diseases. Periodontitis (advanced gum disease), d

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