What Does an Impacted
Tooth Mean?
Teeth that cannot take their place in the mouth for various reasons even though it is time to erupt are called “impacted teeth”. Third molars (also known as wisdom teeth or wisdom teeth) are among the most common impacted teeth. If there is no room in the mouth for the third molars to erupt and the person has not yet erupted even though they are 25 years old, they are considered as “impacted”.
What is an impacted tooth, is it necessary to extract it?
In cases where the jawbone around the tooth is very dense or the gingiva is too thick, if the tooth cannot find a place to erupt due to the narrow jaw arch, teeth that have not erupted as a result of early loss of milk teeth or due to some diseases and remain in the bone under the gingiva are called impacted teeth. If these teeth cause abscesses, cause pain, if the size and position of the tooth cause thinning of the bone enough to carry the risk of jaw fracture, if they are associated with a tumor or cyst and cause decay in the adjacent tooth, they should be extracted.
Apical resection
It is an operation performed in cases where root canal treatment cannot be performed to remove the infections that develop at the root tips of the teeth, to clean the inflamed root tip and the surrounding tissues where the inflammation spreads.
Situations in which Apical Resection Operation is Performed:
• Incomplete root canal treatment due to structural or deformity of the tooth root,
• Incomplete root canal treatment due to structural or deformity of the tooth root,
• Inability to perform root canal treatment due to the presence of an unremovable restoration on the tooth,
• If the instrument is broken during Root Canal Treatment, if the broken instrument must be removed, in order to remove the instrument,
• In cases where the patient’s pain persists despite the root canal treatment,
• In cases where a cyst occurs at the root of the tooth,
• In cases where the 1/3 end of the tooth root is broken in the bone.
Preprosthetic Surgery Procedures
These are surgical procedures performed to improve the soft and hard tissues before the prosthesis is made. These are;
Indentations and protrusions on the jawbone (These are during the use of removable prostheses
constantly causes stab wounds) to be corrected
Removal of torus (developmental bone growths, ie lobular bone protrusions)
Frenectomy (removal of tongue and lip ties)
Removal of formations (prosthesis margin tumor, irritation fibroma) due to the irritation of the prosthesis edges to the mucosa
It includes the removal of mobile tissues (arrangement of mobile crests) on the jawbone with bone resorption as a result of unbalanced transmission of chewing pressures to the bone in patients who have been using the same prosthesis for many years with tooth loss at an early age.
Frenectomy
The lip ligaments (frenum) attached to the top of the jawbone cause the margins of the prosthesis to be shorter than it should be in edentulous patients, which leads to a decrease in prosthesis retention. In dental patients, this lip tie (frenum) causes a gap (diastema) between two teeth. Tongue tie (frenum) may be short, restricting tongue movements and negatively affecting speech. For this reason, tongue and lip ties should be surgically removed when they cause functional and aesthetic problems.
Biopsy
It is the process of taking a piece from that area in order to examine the histopathological features of the formation or lesions occurring in the mouth and to make a diagnosis.
In which cases should a biopsy be taken?
• Lesions lasting longer than 3 weeks without any reason
• Inflammatory lesions that persist for 10-14 days or longer after removing local irritation factors and after applying local treatment
• Persistent hyperkeratotic (white colored) lesions in the surface tissues
• Tumoral growths in the tissue that can be seen or felt on palpation
• Inflammatory changes that continue for a long time and whose cause is unknown
• Lesions that prevent local functions (chewing, speaking, etc.)
• Bone lesions that cannot be diagnosed clinically and radiologically
• Lesions that raise suspicion of malignancy
Frequently Asked Questions
Visiting the dentist regularly will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. Dental care is important because it:
- Helps prevent tooth decay
- Protects against periodontal (gum) disease, which can lead to tooth and bone loss
- Prevents bad breath – brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist regularly will help reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth that causes bad breath
- Gives you a more attractive smile and increases your self-confidence
- Helps keep teeth looking bright by preventing them from becoming stained by food, drinks, and tobacco
- Strengthens your teeth so that you can enjoy healthy, beautiful smiles for the rest of your life!
Your teeth may feel fine, but it’s still important to see the dentist regularly because problems can exist without you knowing. Your smile’s appearance is important, and your dentist can help keep your smile healthy and looking beautiful. With so many advances in dentistry, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, missing, or misshapen teeth. Today’s dentists offer many treatment choices that can help you smile with confidence, including:
- Professional teeth whitening
- Fillings that mimic the appearance of natural teeth
- Tooth replacement and full smile makeovers
Choosing a dentist who “clicks” with you and your family is important, and you may wish to consider several dentists before making your final decision. During your first visit, you should be able to determine whether the dentist is right for you. During your appointment, consider the following:
- Is the appointment schedule convenient?
- Is the office easy to get to and close by?
- Does the office appear to be clean and orderly?
- Was your medical and dental history recorded and placed in a permanent file?
- Does the dentist explain techniques for good oral health?
- Is information about cost presented to you before treatment is scheduled?
- Is your dentist a member of the ADA (American Dental Association)?
- Always remember to brush your teeth at least two times a day, and floss at least once!
- Make sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride, and ask your dentist if you need a fluoride rinse. This will help prevent cavities.
- Avoid foods with a lot of sugar (sugar increases the amount of bacteria that grows in your mouth causing more plaque and possibly cavities) and avoid tobacco (this can stain your teeth, cause gum disease, and eventually lead to oral cancer).
- Don’t be afraid to brush your tongue! By brushing your tongue, you will remove food particles and reduce the amount of plaque-causing bacteria. Tongue brushing also helps keep your breath fresh.
- Be sure to schedule your routine checkup. It is recommended that you visit the dentist every six months.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children first see a dentist as early as six months of age and no later than one year of age. During this time, your child’s baby teeth will be coming in and your dentist can examine the health of your child’s first few teeth. After the first visit, be sure to schedule regular checkups every six months.
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