The need for extraction of Wisdom Teeth is one of the most controversial topics discussed internationally. There are a few special aspects common to all Third Molars, which make them unique from the rest of the Teeth.

It is a Tooth with the most diverse shape; there is a little chance of seeing two identical Wisdom Teeth in two individuals. The possibility of seeing a Wisdom Teeth in a 30 year old person, according to statistics, is 75%.

Sometimes partly erupted Wisdom Teeth and on other occasions fully impacted Wisdom Teeth are reported. Cases of impacted Wisdom Teeth have tremendously increased in the past few decades which are believed to be due to the changing eating habits.

The help a Wisdom Tooth offers is by aiding in grinding food, but the other tooth functions like phonation, facial symmetry maintenance etc. are not much influenced by it, as they are too late to erupt (18 to 26 years).

The disturbances it can offer are high. Since the area is beyond the reach of a Toothbrush, it is difficult to clean, so the risk of cavities increases.

When the eruption stops at half way through, the chance of food lodgement and thereby bacterial growth can lead to swelling on the surrounding Gum Tissue (Pericoronitis).

Why Wisdom Teeth get Impacted

The cause for impaction of wisdom teeth is again blamed on evolution. The growth of jaw is vital in deciding the course of wisdom teeth.In the recent years it has been noted that size of human jaw is reducing only to the level of accomodating easily 28 teeth,and the space for last four teeth i.e. 29,30,31,32 is reducing in size leading to insufficient space for the last four teeth to erupt.

Why Wisdom teeth is Removed?

If all the 32 teeth are spaciously placed in your mouth, then there is no need to worry, but when it can trouble the existence of other 28 teeth,that is when there is a need to remove the wisdom teeth

At the site of impaction, there occurs unexplained pain, as it exerts pressure on the nearby nerve. Cysts or Tumours may form around Impacted Wisdom Teeth and these potentially destructive pathologic lesions can cause damage to the adjacent teeth, bone and other anatomic structures.

Studies show that a wisdom teeth left in situ may cause resorption of the root of the adjacent tooth . Few other conditions which can be associated with an Impacted wisdom tooth include functional disorders, such as Occlusal Interference, Cheek Biting, Mastication Disorders, Trismus and Temporomandibular joint Disorders.

When do we not opt for a surgery?

Some Cases are contraindicated for surgical removal:

• People in old age whose healing ability is little.
• Medically compromised individuals whose immune status is low. (eg. Uncontrolled Diabetes).
• Very closely associated vital structures, teeth that could be affected

It is always a combined and discussed choice of the Doctor and the patient to go for surgical removal or to retain it, after considering all the above factors.

Although there are a few disadvantages and complications, once a proper protocol is followed, surgical removal is a proven success against the problems caused by a Wisdom Tooth.

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Chennai-99

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