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Wisdom Teeth
Dr. Armando Torres Castillo
Wisdom Teeth (or ‘Third Molars’)
Causes leading to the removal of wisdom teeth
Among the reasons for the removal of a third molar (or wisdom tooth) as seen on radiographs, is the destruction it can eventually cause to adjacent teeth. Problems associated with third molars include creation of cavities (due to the difficulty of hygiene in the area), impacted food (causing bad breath and pain), infection (pericoronitis), as well as dental crowding resulting in crooked teeth. The presence of problematic wisdom teeth can also cause the development of pathologies, usually benign, but which can become malignant.
Case 1 of Extraction of third molars or wisdom teeth - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Mexico City
Third molar in a bad position relative to the second molar, which causes the loss of the second molar.
Case 2 of Extraction of third molars or wisdom teeth - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Mexico City
Picture 1: Cavities in the first and second molar caused by the third molar, resulting in loss of the three molars.
Picture 2: Rhizolysis (root reabsorption) of the second molar
Picture 2: Rhizolysis (root reabsorption) of the second molar
Case 3 of Extraction of third molars or wisdom teeth - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Mexico City
Picture 1: Obstruction of the second molar by the third molar.
Picture 3: Third molar supra-eruption (extrusion of the tooth from its originally fixed position) causing precancerous white lesions or leukoplakia. The latter shows us another reason why we must remove the superior third molars. Since they do not have to perform the function of biting, they will extrude (downwards) biting the gum and eventually causing white lesions (leukoplakia), which are precancerous lesions.
Case 4 of Extraction of third molars or wisdom teeth - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Mexico City
Another indication for removing a wisdom tooth is to avoid resultant crowding and crooked teeth. The patient shown in the following images had undergone orthodontic treatment three years prior. And even with fixed retainers, as seen in the radiograph, the eruptive force of these third molars caused overcrowding. The removal of third molars is thus recommended before the finalization of orthodontic treatment to avoid this complication.
Case 5 of Extraction of third molars or wisdom teeth - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Mexico City
Another indication for extracting a third molar or wisdom tooth is the anatomical alteration of the third molars.
Case 6 of Extraction of third molars or wisdom teeth - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Mexico City
Another indication to extract a third molar or wisdom tooth is the Malposition of third molars.
Dr. Armando Torres Castillo
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
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