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Crooked wisdom teeth
I have crooked third molar or wisdom teeth which now causing problem in my second molar. Orthodontist suggested me to remove second molar which will create space for crooked wisdom teeth and solve the problem but when i asked will my crooked wisdom teeth cause problem in future, orthodontist said usually after removing second molar, crooked wisdom teeth donot cause any problem but there are 1% or 2% chances crooked wisdom teeth cause any problem. I want to know what is best course of action should i remove my crooked wisdom teeth and RCT second molar, or should i remove my second molar. If i remove my second molar, will there be chances the crooked wisdom teeth cause problem to my other molar teeth in future. I am confused if i remove second molar and my crooked wisdom teeth cause problem in future. I am 36 years old. Is there any age after which crooked wisdom teeth stop growing or increasing in size. Please give good suggestion.
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Extraction of wisdom tooth & rct of second molar is required here. Do not remove your second molar as it bears most of the masticatory load.
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Dear Practo user ,
Removing 2nd molar will reduce masticatory efficiency, as molars bear the maximum load during chewing. The second molar plays a vital role in this process.
Based on the X-ray, your third molar is not in the correct position. I recommend consulting a maxillofacial surgeon for the extraction of the third molar, followed by root canal treatment for the second molar.
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3 rd molar extraction followed by RCT of 2 molar
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Hello sir
I would suggest you to go for 3rd molar extraction and 2nd molar RCT followed by fabrication of crown over 2nd molar
Because if you go for 2nd molar extraction
You will face many problem in chewing food from that side due to lot of space created by 2nd molar extraction
In chewing food
2nd molar is used >>>>>> than your mesioangular impacted 3rd molar
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RCT for 2nd molar followed by crown
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Don’t go for extraction of 2nd molar
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Hello sir
I would recommend you to go for third molar extraction and RCT for second molar. For further queries you can have an online consultation with me.
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Dr. Nivedhini Priya
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3 yrs exp
Chennai
Since ur 36 years old i would suggest you to go with third molar removal and get an Root canal treatment and crown done for the second molar.
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Remove the wisdom tooth. Do not remove the second molar.
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