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When the 5th teeth on the upper and lower jaws are badly decayed or need to be removed for braces,... customers often wonder if pulling the 5th teeth on the upper / lower jaw is dangerous. The following article will answer this problem.
1. Which tooth is the number 5 of the upper and lower jaws?
Adult teeth have from 28 to 32 teeth. To name the teeth and determine their exact position, people divide the jaw into 4 parts, with 4 incisors representing the first 4 teeth (teeth 1) of each arch, start counting from the teeth. this later. The 5th tooth of each arch will be at the 5th position from the first incisor tooth of each arch, this tooth is also known as the first premolar or premolar. Each person will have 4 teeth number 5.
Characteristics of tooth number 5 are as follows:
Size: Tooth number 5 is smaller than the remaining molars; In terms of structure: Normally, tooth number 5 has only 1 root and has from one to two canals depending on the tooth, according to each person; Function: Together with canines and other molars perform the function of chewing, biting and tearing food; The process of forming and replacing the permanent teeth of the fifth tooth: The fifth tooth erupts at the age of two to three years and lasts until the child is 10-12 years old. When baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, they will no longer be replaced.
2. When to extract teeth No. 5 of the upper and lower jaws?
The number 5 teeth play an important role on the jaw arch, so usually doctors will choose a method to preserve the maximum tooth root. However, there are still some cases where it is necessary to remove the 5th tooth such as:
When the upper 5th tooth is severely decayed, the damage to the pulp cannot be treated. Extraction of tooth number 5 for orthodontic treatment when there is not enough space on the arch, to create more space inside the mouth, allowing the teeth to move into a better position. The patient's teeth grow too much, this can cause some complications due to too small or too large teeth. Broken or loose teeth do not change despite intervention by many other methods. Tooth number 5 on the upper or lower jaw erupts, forming a cyst under the gum. Have an infection or other serious problem that threatens your ability to eat and drink, which cannot be cured by other methods.
3. Problems in extracting teeth No. 5 of the upper and lower jaw
Is the tooth number 5 on the upper and lower jaw difficult to extract?
With current dental techniques, the extraction of tooth decay number 5 in the upper / lower jaw is generally not too complicated. However, it is still possible to encounter cases where these roots are curved, crooked or shaped like a hook, making it difficult to extract teeth.
The dentist will plan the extraction carefully to avoid excessive force that can lead to fracture instead of extraction or damage to the gums and jawbone.
Is it painful to extract the 5th tooth of the upper / lower jaw?
As is the case with any tooth extraction, whether simple or surgical, depending on the anesthetic used, you may or may not be awake but there will be no pain during the extraction .
More importantly, when performed by an experienced surgeon, the maxillary/mandibular
5 caries extraction procedure takes no more than 30 minutes at most. You may experience some discomfort after surgery, but your dentist will guide you through over-the-counter medications that can be used to alleviate this.
Is it dangerous to pull out the 5th tooth of the upper/lower jaw?
The problem of extracting teeth number 5 on the upper jaw is dangerous not related to many factors, such as:
Method of tooth extraction: Traditional methods of tooth extraction such as using a pry tool, ... can have an impact. strong causes many unwanted conditions such as infection, excessive bleeding, broken teeth, ... In contrast, advanced dental techniques will help the extraction process take place faster and safer. Technique and skill of the person performing tooth extraction: A doctor with high professional qualifications, long experience, has performed many difficult tooth extractions will limit many possible bad problems. Extraction room system: Self-contained sterile room systems can ensure the safety of the extraction process. So, in order to solve the worry that tooth extraction is not dangerous, you should go to reputable tooth extraction facilities, learn carefully about the techniques and procedures of tooth extraction at that facility as well as the process of extracting teeth. doctor's expertise.
Does tooth extraction of the 5th upper jaw / lower jaw affect aesthetics?
When the lower 5th tooth or the upper 5th tooth is decayed or has a condition that needs to be extracted, many people will wonder if this tooth extraction will affect their face shape?
Extraction can affect the shape and structure of the patient's face, as these teeth are removed with the root and its component part, the gaps after tooth loss can can cause other teeth to shift toward the missing tooth, affecting aesthetics. However, if only a single tooth is extracted, the change in facial shape and structure will not be obvious or immediate.
If you need to extract more than one tooth number 5, the doctor will advise you more about the consequences as well as the necessary remedial measures for your condition.
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