Impacted teeth
An impacted tooth is one that can not erupt (birth), not reaching its position in the dental arch within the expected time. If not removed may bring various problems such as the formation of cysts and tumors.
While the teeth that are more frequently impacted are third molars, other teeth may be impacted. The usual procedure for third molar is removal, however other impacted teeth may be removed or exposed and placed in the dental arch.
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Why are impacted?
- Lack of space in the dental arch
- big teeth
- Obstacles due to the adjacent tooth or other structure
- Resistance of bone tissue
- Strength of oral mucosa
- Retention of deciduous teeth
- Premature loss of deciduous teeth by changing the position of permanent
Wisdom teeth extraction
why extract wisdom teeth?
- Prevention of periodontal disease
- Prevention of dental caries
- Prevent pericoronitis
- Prevention of root resorption
- Impacted teeth under dental prostheses
- Prevention of odontogenic cysts and tumors
- Avoidance of pain of unknown origin
- Prevention of fracture of the jaw
- Optimization of periodontal health
Impacted wisdom teeth should always be removed?
In most cases yes. Often included teeth / impacted are not treated until some complication to appear, but studies indicate that the wisdom teeth should be removed surgically when the patient is young in order to prevent future problems.
Where is the surgery performed?
The surgery is performed in an office with local anesthesia.
Traction of impacted teeth
Only the wisdom teeth may be impacted?
No, any teeth may be impacted. The most common are the wisdom teeth and the upper canines and lateral incisors. Impacted teeth, whenever possible, should be relocated in the dental arch. The procedure includes surgical intervention with cementation of bracket in the face of the impacted tooth and its traction for braces previously placed.