Description
Impacted tooth removal is a small surgical procedure where some bone of the jaw has to be removed to release the tooth.
The surgery is done in the local anaesthesia in 30 to 60 minutes. The gingiva above the impacted tooth is cut and mucoperiosteal flap is elevated. The bone around the tooth is removed with drills. If necessary the tooth is cut in smaller pieces and removed with special instruments-elevators. Gingiva is sutured with surgical sutures, which are removed after 7 to 10 days. A radiographic image is needed for the procedure.
Recovery
- Week 1: Rest and cooling of the operated side. Moderate and temporary swelling of the cheek and lips is possible. You can return to work the next day. Good oral hygiene is mandatory.
- Week 2: 7 to 10 days after the surgery the sutures are removed.
Instructions after the surgery procedure:
On the day of surgery and two days after it:
- Ice packs.
- Do not smoke and drink alcohol.
- Painkillers if necessary: Paracetamol, Naproxene, Diclofenac, Etoricoxib, Metamizole (no Aspirin).
- Cold and soft diet and cold drinks, after meals rinse mouth with water.
- Do not cut into the wound. Food debris that accumulates on surgical sutures at the wound can be wiped painlessly and safely with a damp cotton swab.
- Take care of good oral hygiene (tooth brushing).
- Do not apply any medication or dressing to the wound.
If you have any problems in the weeks after the operation (increase in swelling 3 days after the operation, redness, pain, discharge, fever, sensory disturbances), come for a check-up immediately!