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This is my wisdom tooth xray. Can someone please interpret what it means and advise me what to do next.
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go for extraction of wisdom tooth as it will cause problems food lodgement and develop caries soon .Dental Galaxy Clinic ,Pune
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Dear Patient,
Thank you for sharing your wisdom tooth X-ray. Based on the image, I observe:
- Impacted wisdom tooth (lower right)
- Overlapping adjacent tooth
- Signs of bone resorption
My professional interpretation suggests:
1. The impacted tooth is causing surrounding tissue irritation.
2. There's a high risk of infection, cyst formation, or nerve damage.
3. Adjacent teeth may be affected due to overlapping.
Recommendations:
1. Extraction of the impacted wisdom tooth.
2. Pre-extraction evaluation (blood tests, medical history).
3. Post-extraction care instructions.
Benefits of extraction:
1. Relief from discomfort and pain.
2. Prevention of infection and potential complications.
3. Protection of adjacent teeth.
Risks of delayed extraction:
1. Increased risk of infection.
2. Nerve damage.
3. More complex surgical procedure.
Please schedule an appointment at Gupta Dental Clinic, Giridih, for further discussion and extraction.
Best regards,
Dr. Pratikshit Anand
BDS, MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
Gupta Dental Clinic
Giridih
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Extraction of the tooth is the only option for long term relief.
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Consult an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon for the needful
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Only treatment plan for this is Extraction…as it wl give u problem again n again
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Please go for extraction
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Go for removal of wisdom teeth
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Hello. Your xray shows an impacted wisdom tooth. That means it is slightly displaced from the position it should be in. In such cases, I recommend surgical extraction.
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Surgical extraction advised. if not willing, then you should maintain good hygiene. including proper brushing twice a day along with warm water rinses.
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warm water saline rinses will help with all the symptoms and maintain good hygiene as food accumulation around the tooth may cause infection.
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Go for extraction of wisdom tooth
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Hello,
The attached x ray reveals an impacted wisdom tooth which is disto-angular.
The best management is to remove the tooth surgically.
Next Steps
Get your tooth extracted by a maxillofacial surgeon.
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The earlier the better, because there is some amount of bone loss which has started to occur distal to the tooth.
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As per this iopa
Short term treatment-maintain oral hygiene , dont let the food get stuck behind your this teeth, make sure to rinse thoroughly after having meals , followed by warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day.
If this can work then its thumbs up for you
But if its painful then u need to visit the dentist for complete removal of this tooth for permanent resolution to this problem
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Do the upper short course for around 10days i believe it can resolve this problem.
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just maintain oral hygiene , brush thorougly especially in the molar region, use mouthwash,as well as warm saline gargle , and dont let the food stuck in or around the tooth
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Please visit the dentist for tooth extraction
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As per your xray . Your wisdom tooth is impacted and needs surgical removal. It’s better to remove that tooth as early as possible. If you have pain radiating to your ear region and pain while opening your mouth,then you need to take antibiotics and let the infection subside and go for removal of that particular tooth
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Consult oral and maxillofacial surgeon
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Usually this tooth erupts between the age of 17-21 yrs, in your case there is no space for the tooth to come out and it is partially erupted.
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Without wasting any more time, go straight for tooth extraction
Next Steps
Surgical extraction of wisdom tooth
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You must not smoke for 7 days after surgery. 48 hours of cold, semi-solid food
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Remove the tooth . otherwise it will cause pain whenever
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Hello patient,
As per the xray the tooth is partially erupted or you can also say it is partially impacted.. the tooth is tilted towards the left side..
Next Steps
go for the extraction
Health Tips
if there is pain kindly avoid eating from that side.. and visit a dentist asap
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Extraction is advisable as its infected and impacted.
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Get a localised cleaning done followed by lukewarm saline rinsing for temporary relief. But ultimately extraction has to be done.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Are you experiencing any pain and swelling?
Advise you to remove the tooth at the earliest.
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