Impacted tooth surgery is the surgical removal of teeth that are unable to erupt into their normal position and remain trapped under the gum or bone. This precise procedure permanently resolves issues such as pain, infection (pericoronitis), and crowding caused by the trapped tooth.
Treatment Process:
Radiological Planning: The tooth's position, root structure, and proximity to the mandibular nerve are assessed via 3D CT or panoramic X-rays.
Local Anesthesia: The area is fully numbed for a comfortable experience; sedation options are available for anxious patients.
Surgical Intervention: A small incision is made in the gum. If bone obstruction exists, the tooth is freed using advanced tools like Piezotome.
Tooth Extraction: The tooth is gently removed, either in one piece or segmented, to avoid pressure on surrounding tissues.
Suturing and Aftercare: The site is disinfected and closed with sutures; the patient is provided with post-op care instructions for rapid healing.
Benefits and Advantages:
Prevention of Pain & Swelling: Eliminates chronic pressure and recurrent infection foci caused by the impacted tooth.
Preserving Dental Alignment: Prevents the impacted tooth from pushing against others, avoiding future dental crowding.
Risk Mitigation: Stops the potential development of follicular cysts or other pathological structures around the impacted tooth.
Protection of Adjacent Teeth: Prevents root resorption and deep cavities that could otherwise damage neighboring healthy teeth.