Removing wisdom teeth

Wisdom tooth removal

3D X-ray – DVT

FAQ – frequently asked questions

Gentle and modern

Minimum intervention for maximum success

Despite their name, wisdom teeth are sadly not a sign of growing wisdom. Rather, they owe their name to the fact that they usually only break through the gums in early adulthood. This natural process occurs in 80 per cent of the population.  However, there are many reasons why wisdom teeth may have to be removed.

When do wisdom teeth have to be removed?

Wisdom teeth often cause inflammation and pain in the jaw area. For example, there may not be enough room with all the adult teeth in place. They may be partly or completely covered by the gums or they may be displaced. The wisdom teeth can also damage neighbouring teeth if hygiene becomes difficult. This is particularly annoying if it is only recognised at a late stage.

Thanks to modern, gentle methods such as those we use at Mundreich, removing wisdom teeth can usually be carried out without complications and with few after-effects.

 

3D X-ray – DVT

Full view, low radiation

In many cases, state-of-the-art technology is the foundation of the best results. That’s why we use digital volume tomography (DVT) in our clinic to get the most accurate picture possible of your dental situation.

Many of the details we see on a DVT would be hidden from us on a two-dimensional X-ray image. Surgical procedures are associated with an increased risk of injury to adjacent structures. Precise knowledge of the patient’s anatomical structures is an enormous advantage here. This knowledge is provided by a 3D X-ray. When removing wisdom teeth, the position of the nerve running through them can only be determined precisely using 3D images.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The most common causes are a lack of space, acute infection, expected symptoms in or damage to the neighbouring tooth or missing opposing dentition.
This depends very much on the individual situation and is affected by several factors such as how the wisdom teeth are positioned, whether the area around the wisdom teeth is inflamed, how old the patient is and the surgeon’s experience (the Mundreich clinic specialises in the removal of wisdom teeth and carries out such procedures several times every day).
Usually between 5 and 40 minutes, depending on the number of teeth that need to be removed.
There are no limits here: after an individual consultation and advice, we will recommend whether the teeth can be removed one at a time or whether all four can be removed at the same time, as needed.
  • local anaesthesia
  • sedation / twilight sleep
  • general anaesthesia
We will determine which of these options is best for you in a joint discussion.
  • Under local anaesthesia, you usually feel nothing except a pressure at the moment of removal; wearing headphones and listening to music can also help to distract you. You can also wear a sleep mask.
  • Under sedation or general anaesthesia, you as the patient will not notice anything and therefore have nothing to fear.
Patients usually experience swelling, bruising and pain after the procedure, which eases significantly after about 3–4 days. We will inform you about any other risks that you may have in a personal consultation.
We recommend a two-week break from strenuous (sporting) activities.
We explicitly advise against driving a car after the procedure.
The basic rule is that you can eat anything that you can squish between two fingers with no restrictions on exactly what type of food. You should definitely avoid eating anything hard.
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