{"id":10827,"date":"2026-05-25T09:53:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:53:54","slug":"yirmilik-dis-cekimi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/blog\/yirmilik-dis-cekimi\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisdom Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"

These teeth, which generally appear between the ages of 18 and 20, are commonly known as wisdom teeth, but they are actually the third molars. Like all other teeth...\u00a0<\/span> These teeth, when positioned correctly in the mouth, can perform the same function as all other teeth and make a significant contribution to chewing function.<\/span>. However, wisdom teeth often need to be extracted because they cannot find enough space to erupt due to issues such as jaw narrowing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do wisdom teeth erupt?<\/b><\/p>\n

Wisdom teeth can be considered like backups for molars.\u00a0<\/span>Since most individuals do not lose their molars at an early age, wisdom teeth wait until adulthood to erupt.<\/span>. In other words, if molars are lost at a young age, wisdom teeth are the teeth that fill the gap. Wisdom teeth usually erupt at age 18 or 20, but sometimes they can erupt later, and in some people, wisdom teeth never develop at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why are wisdom teeth extracted?<\/b><\/p>\n

Often, wisdom teeth, unable to erupt due to jaw narrowness or irregular tooth alignment, cause infection or lesions. Because of the discomfort they cause, wisdom teeth are extracted to clear the area of potential complications. Additionally, impacted wisdom teeth can cause problems; in these cases, extraction is decided upon and the tooth is surgically removed. Extraction is not recommended for wisdom teeth that erupt regularly and do not pose a problem, or for impacted teeth that do not cause issues.<\/p>\n

How is a wisdom tooth extracted?<\/b><\/p>\n

Wisdom teeth are extracted either normally or surgically.<\/p>\n

Wisdom teeth that have erupted normally and have no root problems but cause discomfort to the patient can be easily extracted under local anesthesia with technical intervention by the dentist. In most cases, stitches are not required for normal wisdom teeth, but in rare cases, stitches are used to help the gums heal faster. The dentist may prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection before or after extraction; this is not the case for every wisdom tooth.<\/p>\n

Wisdom teeth that require surgical intervention are generally impacted or partially impacted. Because these teeth cannot find any space to erupt, they often cause infection, and antibiotic use is recommended before the procedure. The extraction is performed under local anesthesia in a sterile environment using surgical instruments and the dentist's technical skills. Sometimes, general anesthesia is also used for advanced wisdom teeth requiring surgery. After the extraction, the lesion area is usually cleaned and stitched. Stitches are often used to promote faster gum healing and prevent food particles from entering the extraction site. If the dentist did not prescribe antibiotics before the extraction, they will certainly prescribe them afterward.<\/p>\n

In upper wisdom tooth extractions, the tooth itself is locally anesthetized; sometimes numbness is felt in the nose and around the eyes. In lower wisdom tooth extractions, the entire area around the tooth to be extracted is locally anesthetized, and that area is temporarily numb. Often, roots extending to the visible nerve in the lower jaw are visible; in such cases, the doctor requests a CT scan, and the extraction is performed considering the proximity of the nerve to the tooth roots, because any complications that may arise during the extraction could cause permanent numbness in that area. The extraction is performed with this in mind, the patient is informed of the possible complications, and the procedure is carried out according to the patient's wishes.<\/p>\n

What to do after wisdom tooth extraction?<\/b><\/p>\n