This is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedure in UK. Miss. Lwin has performed in excess of 2,000 and taught dentists and doctors similar numbers, during her career. Wisdom teeth usually cause symptoms when they’re partially erupted, which can include pain, gum swelling/ inflammation, limitation of mouth opening, and halitosis. The common indications for removal are: recurrent infection/ abscess, unrestorable caries, periodontal disease, associated cyst, associated bone or apical pathology.
Surgery time: 10-20minutes depending on type of impaction.
Type of anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia (depending on patient)
Recovery time: 3-5days