1. DENTAL SECTION
FOR PATIENT

2. Wisdom Teeth
Dr. Sherif Tehemar

3. Wisdom Teeth
Causes
Why Extraction?
Time
After Surgery
Statement

4. Wisdom Teeth
• A tooth becomes impacted due to lack of
space in the dental arch and its eruption is
C therefore prevented by gum, bone, another
A tooth or all three. Lack of space occurs
U because our jaws have become smaller
S
(through evolution), we do not loose teeth
E
S through decay as frequently as in the past.

5. Wisdom Teeth
W
H
Y • Tooth Decay
• Inflammed Gum
E
X • Pressure Pain
T • Orthodontic Reason
R
A • Formation of Cyst
C
T
I
O
N

6. Wisdom Teeth
• It is now recommended by specialists that
impacted wisdom teeth be removed between
T the ages of 14 and 22 years whether they are
I causing problems or not. Surgery is technically
M easier and patients recover much more quickly
E
when they are younger.

7. Wisdom Teeth
A
F • Do Not Disturb the • Do not drink or eat hot
T Wound liquid or food.
E • Do Not Smoke for 12 • Apply ice packs extra-
R Hours orally at the site of
• Do Not Spit or Suck surgery.
S Through a Straw • Take the medicines as
U • Keep closing on the prescribed by the
R gauze for 1-2 hours surgeon
G • If any complication
• Do not make any
E arises, contact your
mouth wash for the first
R dentist immediately.
24 hours
Y

8. Wisdom Teeth
S • The extraction of the wisdom tooth
T requires a trained oral surgeon to
A perform the surgery.
T
M
E • The surgeon usually judge the benefits
N from extraction versus the complication
T
that could arise. It is very important to
carefully evaluate the condition and the
treatment options available.