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Wisdom tooth extraction
I have cavity in right lower wisdom tooth and adjacent 7 molar. OPG attached along. Currently problem is sensitivity and food getting stuck and future complications. No pain currently. Dentists recommended wisdom tooth extraction and RCT of 7 no. But they said risk of Transient parasthesia due to wisdom tooth being near to nerve. Any solution to avoid risk of parasthesia like only RCT and can I delay extraction it if not pain right now?
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Hello sir,
As per the radiograph attached it seems like your impacted molar needs to be extracted followed by examination of the adjacent molar teeth.
Next Steps
Kindly get the CBCT done for cprrect interpretation of the mandibular nerve position and plan for the removal of impacted teeth at the earliest.
Health Tips
Follow proper oral hygienic measures for preventing food lodgement.
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According to history, you have impacted wisdom tooth and deep cavity in 7 of right side. The best treatment option is extraction for 8 and RCT for 7 as advised to you. And wisdom tooth is near to nerve so there is chance of transient paresthesia which can be temporary and some times permanent also. Wisdom tooth is angulated so it required extraction in anyway. But before extraction go for cbct for 3D representation of your tooth position, so oral surgeon can plan your treatment accordingly to save nerve during extraction.
Next Steps
You should go for CBCT examination and consult a good oral surgeon nearby.
Health Tips
You can do lukewarm water and salt gargle to reduce your inflammation and get some relief from pain.
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Hello Sir,
The radiographs reveals an impacted wisdom tooth i.e not completely erupted and positioned in a manner to cause food lodgement.
Extraction for the third molar would be advisable, but regarding the risk of paresthesia, it would be wise to comment only after an additional CBCT radiographs (3D X ray). As the present X ray could be a misleading one being a 2D X- ray.
Regarding treatment plan for 7 i.e the second molar we would want to comment only after a clinical check up.
Kindly visit the clinic for further evaluation and queries.
Next Steps
CBCT for the third molar for evaluation of proximity to the nerve.
Clinical check up for treatment plan with 47.
Health Tips
The problem of food lodgement will only propagate the cavity with 47 i.e lower right second molar. Kindly get it addressed at the earliest.
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