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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / June 2004wisdom tooth removal required (see photo)
Apologies for the double post but the link to the photo was changed by the host Hi, My wifes wisdom tooth has come through. The link below points to a photo. I wonder if removal is required. How soon it should be done? What might happen and when if it is not removed? Will will see spaces between the other tooths if this wisdom tooth is removed. There are no infections and no complaints. The gum is somewhat loose and covers the wisdom tooth for about 80%. Many thanks, Paul http://www.vibrahost.com/imagehost/uploads/OPG.jpg See above. It may harm the adjacent tooth. >Apologies for the double post but the link to the photo was changed by the host > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >http://www.vibrahost.com/imagehost/uploads/OPG.jpg > See above. It may harm the adjacent tooth. > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Many thanks, > >Paul yes and the one on the upper opposite side. > >http://www.vibrahost.com/imagehost/uploads/OPG.jpg > Apologies for the double post but the link to the photo was changed by the host > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Paul > http://www.vibrahost.com/imagehost/uploads/OPG.jpg The lower wisdom tooth is in a position that potentially can lead to infections that can spread around the tooth and the bone. Also, the adjacent second molar can be severly damaged if decay starts at its subgingival distal surface. The upper wisdom tooth appears to be nonfunctional. Consult with a good oral surgeon about the advisability of removing both or either of these teeth. - dentaldoc (Disclaimer: all postings are for conversational purposes only and no diagnosis is intended or rendered. Diagnosis and treatment planning can be done only by a licensed dentist after examination of the patient.) >> Apologies for the double post but the link to the photo was changed by the host >> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >adjacent second molar can be severly damaged if decay starts at its >subgingival distal surface. Looks to me that there is already decay on the distal of the 2nd molar. Rather close to the pulp, may need endo. >The upper wisdom tooth appears to be nonfunctional. Consult with a >good oral surgeon about the advisability of removing both or either of >these teeth. I say take them both out. >- dentaldoc >(Disclaimer: all postings are for conversational purposes only and no >diagnosis is intended or rendered. Diagnosis and treatment planning >can be done only by a licensed dentist after examination of the >patient.) -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com |
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