WISDOM TEETHBy, 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• Misalignment which leads to pain.• Infections (Food)

• Video

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

Vestigial Structures

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

Biotechnology

• Anything used during surgery.

• Medications• Anesthesia • Stem Cell research to

make new ligaments and restore tooth function.