Impacted Wisdom Teeth
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Third molars are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth. They are usually the last teeth to develop and are located in the back of your mouth, behind your second molars. Their development is usually completed between the middle teenage years and early twenties, a time traditionally associated with the onset of maturity and the attainment of wisdom.
Wisdom Teeth Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of wisdom teeth, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to wisdom teeth are discussed.
What Is An Impacted Tooth?
Although most people develop and grow 32 permanent adult teeth, many times their jaws are too small to accommodate the four wisdom teeth. When inadequate space prevents the teeth from erupting they are called impacted. This indicates their inability to erupt into the proper position for chewing and cleaning.
Types Of Impactions
We will need to see you for a consultation to determine if you will benefit from wisdom tooth removal. A special x-ray of your mouth and jaws (panorex) will be taken to determine if your wisdom teeth are impacted, if there is room for them to erupt, and how difficult it will be to have them removed.
- Soft Tissue Impaction: There is not enough room to allow the gum tissue to retract for adequate cleaning of the tooth.
- Partial Bony Impaction: There is enough space to allow the wisdom tooth to partially erupt. However, the tooth cannot function properly in the chewing process, and creates cleaning problems, among others.
- Complete Bony Impaction: There is NO space for the tooth to erupt. It remains embedded in the jaw bone or if even partially visible requires complex surgical techniques for removal.The impacted wisdom tooth may also be in an unusual position and difficult to remove. This situation can also arise when the shape or size of the jaw bone and other facial structures make removal of this tooth significantly more complex.
Soft Tissue
Partial Bony
Complete BonyChristopher E. Bonacci, DDS, MD, PC
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I was thoroughly satisfied with my experience after surgery. I had gone in expecting a week of pain and swelling, but I came out with hardly any discomfort at all! There was absolutely no bruising or excessive pain or discomfort; Dr. Bonacci did a beautiful job.
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Dr. Bonacci made my wisdom teeth procedure easy and painless! Would recommend to anyone looking to get wisdom teeth procedure!
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Fabulous experience! Dr. Bonacci took a potentially difficult experience and turned it into a pleasant one. I had several complications involved with my wisdom tooth extraction, and Dr. Bonacci handled all of them with no difficulty. I will recommend this office and Dr. Bonacci to all my friends and family.
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I think choosing this oral surgery office was a wonderful choice! They showed great hospitality and care, and executed my wisdom tooth surgery quickly and painlessly. I'm recovering well now and feel great after just a week!
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Overall, the surgery and recovery went well. Very professional and thorough.
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Great doctor and staff. They did a job of preparing and informing me before my procedure, and on the day of the surgery everything went very smoothly. I would definitely recommend Dr. Bonacci to friends/family.
- Anonymous
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I strongly recommend Dr. Christopher Bonacci to anyone seeking oral surgery. I was first his patient at 14 year old, but came back for wisdom teeth removal years later because of his excellent service. In both surgeries, he provided helpful post-operative guidelines and clearly described his objectives.
- R R
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The procedure was very quick, easy, and painless. The time flew by and I felt comfortable throughout the entire procedure!
- Brandon E
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Surgery/Recovery was fast and nearly painless.
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I was honestly terrified of this procedure but the staff was great and made me feel much more at ease! Wonderful care, and I'll definitely return if I need another procedure done.
- Hayes P
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Wisdom teeth procedure went much more smoothly than anticipated. I was able to eat most foods by the second day much to my surprise. Quick and easy operation.
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My son's wisdom teeth removal was far easier than we thought it would be. The procedure was quick and he was only really uncomfortable for the first day or two. Dr. Bonacci and the staff were very helpful and informative.
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The staff here assures that you completely understand every aspect of the procedure, as well as make sure that you are taken care of with the greatest possible care
- Sarah H
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jin and Dr Bonacci are an excellent pair Dr B went above and beyond to care for Emma including a phone call the night of the surgery
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The procedure was quick and easy, everything was explained as it was needed. I have had no problems post procedure and will definitely us Dr. Bonacci again.
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Dr.Bonacci and his staff treats our family like family!
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The wisdom teeth extraction with Dr. Bonacci was simple and relatively pain free. The whole procedure took less than 90 minutes and I was back to work he next day.
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This was my first time in Dr.Bonacci's office and it was a great experience. He has an awesome staff and they take very good care of their patients. I had my wisdom teeth extracted and had no problems at all during my healing process. I would definitely come back if I had any other dental issues to handle.
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It was very easy for me because the staff took good care of me while I was here.
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