The degree of difficulty in removing upper wisdom teeth is related to the position and direction of the wisdom teeth, root variation, and the patient’s mouth opening. If the wisdom tooth is orthodontic and the patient has a good mouth opening, it is generally better to extract.
1. Wisdom teeth are difficult to extract mainly because the position, direction and root variation of wisdom teeth are relatively large, and some of them are blocked in various directions. Higher maxillary wisdom teeth are easier to extract than lower ones. Orthodontic wisdom teeth are relatively better.
2. In addition, wisdom teeth are located at the farthest end of the dental arch, the patient’s mouth opening is limited, and it is difficult for the doctor to operate in the deepest part of the mouth. The maxillary alveolar bone is looser than the mandibular bone, so maxillary wisdom teeth are generally easier to extract than mandibular teeth.
It is advisable to consult your doctor to find out if it is better to remove wisdom teeth from upper teeth.