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Scared about nerve damage
I have my extraction tomorrow.
Upper and lower molar both on the left side of the cheek.
But i am scared if cutting the bone and taking out this teeth will cause any nerve damage. I am planning to get married next year, don't want any risk.
Attaching the opg, doctor also didn't mention about cbct. Please guide me
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Based on the X-ray you provided, there is no cause for concern. You can proceed with the extraction; however, mild pain , discomfort and numbness in jaw are expected for a few days post-procedure, which can be managed effectively.
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Please go ahead with the extraction
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The surgical extraction procedure does not involve any risk you can go ahead with the extraction.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
There is no need to worry. There is no risk in the extraction procedure.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Nothing to worry about it, it will be done by expertise called oral and maxilofacial surgeons.
They will take care of it.
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Keep your slef relax and trust your doctor,everything will be good
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Dr. Ami Parmar
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear practo user , third molar extraction is very routinely done procedure.
Get it done from a specialist, get a thorough details about your surgery.
Yes ,there can be slight nerve damage, but it's fully recoverable.
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If it's paining , antibiotics are needed.
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Not every time cbct is adviced.
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