Get information about Impacted Tooth Extraction treatment with the explanation of specialist dentist Merve Özkan Akagündüz.
Impacted Tooth Extraction
Impacted Tooth Extraction, Doredent İstanbul
Impacted teeth are those that have not erupted into their proper position within the oral cavity despite their eruption time. These teeth can remain embedded within the jawbone or may be partially covered by soft tissue alone. Sometimes, teeth may be partially erupted within the oral cavity while the other half remains below the gumline. These teeth are also referred to as semi-impacted teeth.
The retention of teeth, as impacted teeth, can stem from a variety of reasons. These include genetic factors, insufficient space within the oral cavity due to jaw constriction, cessation of tooth eruption due to infection, trauma, and closure of the eruption path due to tooth displacement.
Impacted teeth can cause pain, swelling, and infection. If an impacted tooth causes pain, hinders proper eruption, damages surrounding tissues, or leads to the formation of cysts or tumors in the jawbone, it should be treated.
The extraction of impacted teeth is performed by an experienced dentist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The procedure is conducted under local anesthesia. During the operation, the surrounding gum tissue and jawbone covering the impacted tooth are exposed, and the tooth is extracted. The patient does not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. After careful cleansing of the area, stitches are placed. These stitches are removed at the clinic after one week or they fall out on their own.
Following the extraction of an impacted tooth, a cotton pad is placed over the extraction site to promote blood clotting. The patient should firmly bite down on this pad for the first half hour. Mouth rinsing and spitting should be avoided for the first 24 hours. The consumption of alcohol and smoking should be avoided, and acidic, spicy, and hot foods should be refrained from.
The healing process may vary from person to person. Pain and swelling control medications prescribed should be taken during this process. Ice packs are recommended for swelling control. Attention should be paid to oral hygiene. If you experience difficulty swallowing and breathing, excessive bleeding, high fever, or severe pain that does not subside despite medication use after tooth extraction, you should consult the dentist who performed the operation or a nearby dentist.
Treatment for impacted teeth is not always limited to tooth extraction. Sometimes, orthodontic treatments can be employed to bring the impacted tooth to its proper position for aesthetic and functional purposes. For this reason, impacted teeth should always be evaluated orthodontically. In some cases, for impacted wisdom teeth without bone retention, removal of only the infected soft tissue may be sufficient.
Impacted Tooth Extraction Prices
The Turkish Dental Association recommends tooth extraction fees to range from a minimum of 1,270.00 TL to 5,205.00 TL for the year 2024, depending on the tooth’s position, angle, depth, and the complexity of the procedure. A clinical examination is necessary to obtain accurate information in this regard.
Merve Özkan Akagündüz
I was born in Edirne in 1988. In 2007, I began my master’s degree in Dentistry at Istanbul University (Çapa) Faculty of Dentistry and graduated in 2012.
In 2014, I started my specialization in the Department of Orthodontics at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Dentistry. In 2019, I earned the title of Orthodontist and was appointed to Çorlu ADSM, where I worked as an Orthodontic Specialist Dentist from 2019 to 2022.
As of 2024, I have been continuing my practice in my own clinic.
