WHAT IS 20 TOOTH?
The teeth that appear at the back of the jaw as the third molar tooth between the ages of 17-25 are called “20 teeth”. Four 20-year-old teeth, two each in the lower and upper jaws, are observed. In some people, the presence of a greater number of 20-year-old females is also observed. Wisdom teeth often cannot find enough space to take place in the jawbone and may remain impacted, or they may press on the front teeth even if they are driven into the mouth. This can cause pain and infection in the mouth.
HOW MANY TEETH OF 20? WHERE DO 20 TEETH COME OUT?
Wisdom teeth are formed in both the lower and upper jaws, and four of them, right and left, are at the back. In some cases, this number can be observed to increase even more.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF 20 TOOTH?
In some cases, wisdom teeth can take their place in the mouth without any symptoms. In some cases, they may cause redness, swelling, lymph sensitivity, pain or limitation in mouth opening while trying to apply due to insufficient space in the jaw.
HOW TO DETECT EMBEDDED TEETH?
Impacted wisdom teeth can be detected by radiographs taken from the patient. Thanks to this determination, a 20-year-old tooth that may cause problems in the future can be diagnosed in advance and a treatment plan can be created accordingly.
HOW TO EXTRACT 20 TEETH?
The extraction of wisdom teeth is determined by the position of the tooth. A 20-year-old tooth in the fully erupted mouth is extracted in a standard way, as in any tooth extraction. In some cases, wisdom teeth are located in a position with mucosal retention, which we call semi-buried. In the presence of mucosal retention, it may be necessary to make an incision in the gingiva before extraction and suture after extraction. Another situation is that the tooth is fully impacted (with bone retention). In such a case, it may be necessary to remove some of the bone around the tooth after the incision is made on the gingiva and then suture.
HOW IS 20 TOOTH SURGERY DONE?
Width surgery is required in cases where the tooth remains embedded in the bone or cannot come out completely. In such a situation, an incision is made in the gum to provide access to the tooth after the area to be treated is anesthetized with local anesthesia. Then, depending on the position of the tooth, it may be necessary to remove the bone surrounding the tooth or to separate the tooth into several parts. After these procedures, the operation is terminated by suturing the incision area.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT 20 TOOTH
What happens if the wisdom tooth is not extracted?
The wisdom teeth are located at the back of the mouth and are the last teeth to erupt. There may not be enough space in the jawbone for these teeth to come out. In such a case, the inability of the wisdom tooth to fully erupt may cause pressure on the tooth in front of it or an area that cannot be cleaned between it and the tooth in front of it. In such cases, decay of the wisdom tooth or the tooth in front of it or gum problems can be observed. Sensitivity, pain, swelling, lymph sensitivity may be seen in the teeth and surrounding tissues in the relevant area. In addition, suppressing these complaints by using antibiotics may cause the same complaints to become more severe in the future, and it should not be forgotten that antibiotics will not always relieve these complaints.
Does a wisdom tooth hurt?
Pain in the wisdom teeth can be observed in a few cases. If there is not enough space in the jawbone for the tooth to erupt or if it is in a position to press on the front tooth, it is likely to cause pain. In addition, the fact that it is a difficult area to clean makes it easier to see caries in these teeth or infection in the gums. Such situations cause pain in the 20-year-old tooth.
Can wisdom teeth be extracted without surgery?
Whether the extraction of the wisdom tooth will be surgical or not depends entirely on the position of the tooth with the jawbone. If it is a fully erupted 20-year-old tooth in the jawbone, then surgery is usually not needed. However, if the tooth is semi-impacted or fully impacted, surgery may be required.
Should a 20 year old tooth be extracted?
20-year-old teeth do not need to be extracted in all cases. In some people, these teeth come out without causing any pain and function in chewing. In such a case, tooth extraction is not necessary. However, extraction may be required in cases where there is caries or gingival infection, pressure of the wisdom tooth on the anterior tooth, or an infection in the relevant area.
Where does the 20-year-old toothache hit?
The pain of wisdom teeth can often spread to other teeth in the relevant area. Apart from this, it is frequently observed that it is confused with ear pain. Again, 20-year-old toothache should be considered for pain in the throat that causes difficulty in swallowing.
Does wisdom tooth extraction hurt?
Although you are worried about the pain during tooth extraction, the use of strong local anesthetics prevents pain or pain during the procedure.
Are wisdom teeth useful?
If there is enough space in the jawbone, the wisdom teeth can come out without any problems like other teeth in the mouth and can benefit the chewing process. However, it will not be possible to benefit from an impacted wisdom tooth or a wisdom tooth that is in a position to put pressure on the anterior tooth due to insufficient space.
