Monday, 26 November 2012

Wisdom Tooth Or Third Molar

Wisdom teeth or third molars are the  last teeth to erupt in the oral cavity. They  are present posterior to the second molars.

How many wisdom teeth does a person have

A person gets 4 wisdom teeth. There is 1 wisdom tooth present in every quadrant.



At what age does wisdom teeth erupt


Wisdom teeth usually fully grow in the mouth between the ages of 16-25 years with 17-21 years band being the most common. In few people, wisdom teeth may erupt as late as  30-40 years of age.

When is extraction of wisdom teeth required


Extraction of wisdom teeth required  if wisdom tooth is impacted that is there is not enough space for wisdom teeth to erupt in the oral cavity.

What is impacted wisdom tooth


A wisdom tooth is treated as Impacted in condition when it does not have enough space to grow in and remains buried in the gums due to decreased jaw size.

What are the various types of wisdom tooth extraction


The impaction of Wisdom Teeth is of different types. These are stated as under:
  • Mesioangular Impaction. 
  • Vertical Impaction 
  • Distoangular Impaction 
  • Horizontal Impaction
  • Bony Impaction 
  • Soft Tissue Impaction

What are the symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth


Pain in gums and jaws, difficulty in mouth opening, swollen or inflamed gums, headache, bad taste in mouth, bad breath, crowding and decay of other teeth are symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth.

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