Wisdom teeth cannot be shaken down on their own and can be prone to pain, torn gums, broken roots, wound infection, numbness of the mandibular nerve, and dead bone problems.
Wisdom teeth grow in the alveolar bone, and before mandibular wisdom tooth removal, x-rays are needed to determine the distance between the mandibular nerve canal and the wisdom tooth, and the maxillary wisdom tooth to determine the distance to the maxillary sinus. The films will also be used to determine if the wisdom tooth is obstructed. Mucosal disinfection, local anesthesia, and separation of the gums are required before the extraction operation. Extraction by yourself can easily lead to pain, torn gums, broken roots, infection of the wound, and numbness of the mandibular nerve problems.
1. Wisdom tooth extraction first take a picture to confirm the location of the wisdom tooth, to avoid accidentally touching the nerve tube during the operation leading to nerve damage. It is also possible to determine the shape of the root, whether it is a fusion root or multiple roots.
2. The first step in wisdom tooth extraction is to sterilize the mucosa to ensure aseptic operation and avoid the risk of infection.
3.The next step is to perform local anesthesia. Since wisdom teeth grow on the alveolar bone, operation under local anesthesia can reduce the pain.
4. Separate the gingiva, using a probe to separate part of the attached gingiva, one can determine the effect of anesthesia, and the other is to avoid gingival tearing when removing wisdom teeth.
5. Loosen the affected teeth and remove them. The roots of wisdom teeth are extremely variable, so after taking pictures to determine the number of roots, the direction of force is determined when removing the teeth to avoid breaking the roots when removing them again.
6. After removing wisdom teeth, reset the alveolar bone so that blood can fill the extraction socket, which can promote bone healing and avoid infection or dead bone.
7. Visiting a dentist can ensure that the operation and instruments used during the operation are sterile, avoiding infection during the operation.
It is recommended to consult a dentist when wisdom teeth need to be extracted.