Third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, are usually the last four of 32 teeth to erupt (surface) in the mouth, generally making their appearance between the ages of 17 to 25. They are located at the back of the mouth (top and bottom), near the entrance to the throat.
In most cases, inadequate space in the mouth and disuse atrophy of the jaw structures(owing to refined diets), does not allow the wisdom teeth to erupt properly and become fully functional. When this happens, the tooth can become impacted (stuck) in an undesirable or potentially harmful position. If left untreated, impacted wisdom teeth can contribute to infection, damage to other teeth, and possibly cysts or tumors.
There are several classifications of impaction based on the actual depth of the teeth within the jaw:
Soft Tissue Impaction: The upper portion of the tooth (the crown) has penetrated through the bone, but the gingiva (gum) is covering part or all of the tooth’s crown and has not positioned properly around the tooth. Because it is difficult to keep the area clean, food can become trapped below the gum and cause an infection and/or tooth decay, resulting in pain and swelling, often referred to as Pericoronitis.
Partial Bony Impaction: The tooth has partially erupted, but a portion of the crown remains submerged below the gum and surrounding jawbone. Again, because it is difficult to keep the area clean, infection will commonly occur.
Complete Bony Impaction: The tooth is completely encased by jawbone. This will require most complex surgical removal techniques.
While not all wisdom teeth require removal, wisdom teeth extractions are most often performed because of an active problem such as pain, swelling, decay or infection, or as a preventative measure to avoid serious problems in the future. if in doubt, call best dental clinic Calgary for a consult. If impaction of one or more wisdom teeth is present, and left untreated, a number of potentially harmful outcomes can occur, including:
Missing, fractured and debilitated oral tissues can seriously affect the form and function of health and impact overall general health and psychology .
We at Mcknight Dental Centre provide permanent solution to such a psychological and social disuse by providing easy implant alternatives.
Dental implants are titanium alloy screws that are anchored to the bone and replicate the missing/extracted tooth roots. On top of the implant another crown is screwed in mimicking the lost tooth functionally and esthetically.
Whether it is replacing a single or multiple missing teeth or a supported appliance like a denture or hybrid restoration dental implants are the permanent solution.
When properly placed and cared for over time, these may last up to a lifetime unlike, traditional dental bridges.
At Mcknight Square Dental, our dental clinic in Calgary, we provide comprehensive implant solutions to all your treatment needs to restore a functional, cheerful and shining SMILE.
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