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“I don’t understand one thing: removing an upper wisdom tooth costs less and doesn’t require a replacement, but removing a lower wisdom tooth costs more and sometimes needs a replacement. Why is that?”
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The cost and complexity of extracting lower wisdom teeth are higher due to anatomical challenges, denser bone, higher risk of complications, and more intensive post-operative care compared to upper wisdom teeth.
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1)As upper tooth is not struck inside bone (Not impacted) cost is less, where as lower tooth is struck inside(Impacted) so more effort of cutting and removing ll be required hence cost differs.
2) capping and replacement is not usually required, if wisdom tooth is taken as support for replacement of missing teeth or for additional support or if there is good access for cap, if patient is willing.
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Upper wisdom tooth most of the time is non-impacted (the whole crown portion of tooth is fully erupted) and doesnât need any surgical interventions . the upper jaw bone is less cortical too (more easy to remove).
when it comes to the lower wisdom tooth, most of the times it is impacted (only a little portion is visible) and it lies deep inside the bone. it caan lie inside striaght or tilted or in sleeping position and that is why a surgical intervention is needed. thus the price difference.
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1- price depends on the condition of your tooth, whether it is impacted, how much decayed it is or well erupted, and usually in the lower tooth mandibular nerve is involved which should be taken care of the most.. sometimes minor surgical procedure is involved along with sutures..
2- wisdom teeth do not need any replacement.
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get consultation with the dentist only your doctor can decide your treatment plan regarding your wisdom tooth after checking up clinically and taking radiographs.
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salt water gargle can ease your discomfort untill you visit your dentist.
never apply any balms or hot compression to relieve tooth pain..
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Hello
Wisdom tooth doesn’t need replacement
The price depends on many factors
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No wisdom teeth that is removal of 3rd molar requires replacement.
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price depends upon the position of tooth,its anatomy ,location in reference to nerve involved
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so it depends
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Wisdom teeth don't need replacement
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Wisdom tooth does not require replacement. The cost of a wisdom tooth removal depends on the position of the tooth. Impacted wisdom teeth require surgical removal.
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