In rare instances, a tumor can develop in the wall of the cyst and may require more complicated surgery. Wisdom teeth should be removed before the age of 24, according to a clinical study conducted by five Detroit area oral surgeons. The study, published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , involved 9,500 patients ranging in age from 12 to 83 and more than 16,000 impacted third molars. Basically, it showed that incidence of complications was four times higher among patients older than 24 years. In most cases, the extraction of wisdom teeth is a simple procedure.
Patients can expect to resume their normal activities in a day or so.
Wisdom teeth need not be removed if they grow in fully and normally. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of health problems associated with the mouth, jaw joint and jawbone and are qualified to handle wisdom teeth complications. Regular visits to the dentist can assure early detection of possible wisdom teeth problems. At that time, proper treatment can be determined depending upon the individual case. Of course, regular dental care is a must for maintaining strong, healthy teeth.