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Oftentimes, wisdom teeth become trapped, or impacted in the jawbone and cause crowding, displacement, decay, infection or gum disease. Impacted wisdom teeth can grow in many different directions - horizontally, vertically, or at an angle
Angular, bony impaction of the third molar (wisdom tooth).
Soft tissue impaction of the third molar (wisdom tooth).
An incision is made, the soft tissues reflected and overlying bone is removed, exposing the crown of the impacted tooth.
An incision is made, the soft tissues reflected and overlying bone is removed, exposing the crown of the impacted tooth.
The tooth is extracted, usually surgically sectioned, but sometimes whole. The surgical site is then sutured closed.