The sponge should refer to the gelatin hemostatic sponge, the gelatin sponge that is put into the wound when wisdom teeth are extracted, usually cannot be taken out.
Wisdom tooth extraction is a more complex type of extraction, often under local anesthesia to cut the gums, flap, remove the bone resistance and crown resistance, quite loose wisdom teeth, wisdom teeth extraction, and then local wound treatment and other processes. In the extraction process, gelatin sponge filling is often used to stop bleeding due to large trauma and heavy bleeding.
Generally after the removal of wisdom teeth filling gelatin sponge can not be taken out, gelatin sponge in the wound can play a role in the pressure to stop bleeding, most of them will be absorbed, and do not have to deliberately remove the gelatin sponge.
After the extraction of wisdom teeth, the treatment should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions. If there is any discomfort, timely follow-up, so as to avoid adverse consequences.