Dear Specialists,
I am a 26 year old male. I have the problem of crowded teeth and was
considering Invisalign treatment. During the XRays, Orthodontist
discovered that I have two extra molar tooth on the right upper
side(4th, 5th???), and asked me two remove them before starting the
treatment.
The XRay looked like this.
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* H
H H
H H
H H
vooOOoooo
* shows the extra teeth.
Now my problem - I am not the bravest when it comes to surgeory :(,
so I would like to think whether its worth doing.
Apart from the cosmetic side, are there any health benefits from
removing them? Would these extremely rare extra teeth(as told by my
orthodontist) result in future complications as I age?? So far they
havent caused any trouble, I can't even see them in fact, they are
probably hiding beneath the gum.
I read in a website that when it comes to tooth, "what is beatiful
is what is good". ie, Tom cruise kinda tooth will be much healthier
than my kinda tooth(though I take care of what I have). Is there any
truth in it?? Could there be side effects after removal??
I would very much appreciate any insights into this!!
Thanks in advance
Inder
Mark & Steven Bornfeld - 13 Jul 2005 23:19 GMT
> Dear Specialists,
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> Inder
There is a potential for cyst formation around any impacted tooth.
Furthermore, their presence may complicate the orthodontic treatment.
Postoperative complications are not likely in this area with a
competent surgeon, esp. if the supernumerary teeth are not in contact
with the roots of other teeth.
Steve

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Dave King - 14 Jul 2005 15:17 GMT
>> Dear Specialists,
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>Steve
Steve summed things up well. Have these extra teeth completely
developed, meaning full roots?
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David A. King, D.M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of OMS
Fellow, American Association of OMS
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inder1978@hotmail.com - 14 Jul 2005 16:08 GMT
> Steve summed things up well. Have these extra teeth completely
> developed, meaning full roots?
I am not qualified to say that I think..But I can't see them with my
naked eye or I can't feel them with my tongue...
> >> Dear Specialists,
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> Fellow, American Association of OMS
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