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Wisdom Tooth Surgical Removal
Hello Doctor,
I have an impacted wisdom tooth that has been advised for surgical removal. I also think I may have cavities in some of my other teeth.
I would like to get a complete dental check-up. Can you please:
- Examine all of my teeth for cavities and gum problems?
- Advise if I need a full mouth examination and an OPG (full mouth X-ray)?
- Let me know which teeth need fillings, root canal treatment, or any other treatment?
- Can the wisdom tooth surgery and complete dental evaluation be planned together?
Thank you.
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Hi mam your concern is appreciated. But first please be specific that which is problematic for you, either wisdom tooth or cavities. Please visit your dentist and he will do full mouth examination and give clear idea about treatment plan. OPG can be necessary but do ask the dentist on call prior to appointment. Tooth removal and evaluation can be done at same time but it's upto you and dentist you are going to consult.
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please visit the dentist.
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Yes, it is advisable to undergo a comprehensive dental examination before planning the wisdom tooth surgery. During the visit, your dentist will assess all your teeth for cavities, gum health, and any other dental problems.
An OPG (Orthopantomogram) is routinely recommended before impacted wisdom tooth removal, as it helps evaluate the position of the tooth, its relationship with the adjacent tooth, and its proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve. Based on the clinical examination and X-ray findings, the dentist can also identify teeth requiring fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, or any other necessary procedures.
In most cases, the complete dental evaluation and treatment planning can be done during the same appointment. If there are no signs of acute infection, the wisdom tooth surgery can then be scheduled accordingly.
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To guide you further, could you please let me know:
* Is the impacted wisdom tooth in the upper or lower jaw, and on which side?
* Are you currently experiencing pain, swelling, difficulty opening your mouth, or food getting trapped around the tooth?
* Have you already had an OPG or CBCT, or has the surgery been advised based only on a clinical examination?
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When it is impacted teeth OPG is must for evaluation and all the other teeth can also be evaluated with the same for caries too ...IF delayed it yl cause damage to your adjacent tooth which is good.Visit dental clinic as soon as possible
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Complete dental evaluation with wisdom teeth removal can happen simultaneously
To advise about restorations and rcts we need radiograph(since you need complete evaluation get an opg done) along with clinical pictures and treatments can be planned accordingly
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