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WISDOM TEETH

WISDOM TEETH. By, Chris A., Ariel O., Joe I. What are wisdom teeth??. Third molars (4) Back of mouth. Pointless. Information!. 17 – 25 Most adults have 4. Supernumerary Teeth. Affects other teeth “Impacted” – coming in sideways Extracted. EXTRACTION. Impacted Problematic

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WISDOM TEETH

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  1. WISDOM TEETH By, Chris A., Ariel O., Joe I.

  2. What are wisdom teeth?? • Third molars (4) • Back of mouth. • Pointless

  3. Information! • 17 – 25 • Most adults have 4. • Supernumerary Teeth. • Affects other teeth • “Impacted” – coming in sideways • Extracted

  4. EXTRACTION • Impacted • Problematic • Misalignment which leads to pain. • Infections (Food) • Video

  5. Post – Extraction Problems • Dry Socket: • Inflammation • Blood clots are dislodged • Very painful. • Smoking, blowing one’s nose, spitting, drinking with straw. • Swelling • Nerve Injury • Bleeding and Oozing: • Occur up to three days. • Gauze pads. • Teabag • Smelllly

  6. Vestigial Structures • Do not need them. • Not important. • Other vestigial struct. • Appendix • Male Nipples • Tonsils • Pineal Gland

  7. Biotechnology • Anything used during surgery. • Medications • Anesthesia • Stem Cell research to make new ligaments and restore tooth function.

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