Among the entire population, only a few can boast of a normal eruption of a third pair of molars.Usually this process is complicated and brings some inconvenience.One of the possible problems is often the formation of a mucous hood over the tooth.
Process characteristics
First note that the supervision of an experienced doctor is a necessary measure if you feel the appearance of eights.After all, specialists will always be able to notice difficulties and complications in time and provide qualified assistance.Remember, all problems are solved more easily and with minimal losses, if they begin to eliminate them even at the stage of appearance.
The gum covering the incising third molar is called the hood
The hood on the wisdom tooth( photo) is the formation of the mucous tissues of the gum above the erupting tooth.They create a dense cover, which, by the way, is by no means sealed.Therefore, there remain fragments of food after eating.It is not possible to extract them from there, since the remote position of the molar and the dense gingiva over it prevent it.
Of course, over time, the processes of decay of such residues will occur, which will cause the infection in this area.The phenomenon is accompanied by swelling of the gums and the appearance of pain.In some cases, the infection spreads deeper and can cause swelling of the cheeks and lymph nodes
Even in cases where the inflammatory process does not occur under the hood, patients complain of a persistent sensation of a foreign body in the mouth.Of course, such a problem can not be avoided without medical intervention.By the way, most often this situation occurs on the lower jaw, because there the density of bone and tissue is somewhat higher than on the upper one.
Complications
As you can guess, such an action can not pass without a trace.The consequence of such trouble is usually an inflamed hood of wisdom tooth or pericoronitis.The main symptoms in this situation are a fairly large-scale edema, purulent discharge, the appearance of an unpleasant odor and a sharp pain when moving the jaw.At the same time, the person is exhausted and weak, the temperature rises, and often dentists observe the appearance of headaches.
Inflammation of the hood of wisdom tooth or pericoronite is dangerous with its complications
Undoubtedly, this process needs immediate interruption by a specialist.Otherwise, the disease can be fraught with the appearance of phlegmon or abscess, which will be a threatening factor for the nearby Seven.In very rare cases, the inflammation spreads to the tonsils, imitating angina. Remember, coping with possible complications is possible only on inpatient treatment, because this will require a full operation.
Prerequisites for complications
The situation when the hood over the wisdom tooth has inflamed does not occur in every case.As a rule, this is due to certain factors.Most often, the atypical position of the figure 8 becomes the catalyst of the process.This includes cases of the appearance of a tooth under a slope or parallel to the gum, as well as their eruption away from the entire series.
The dislocation of the figure-eight in the dentition, together with the hood inflammation, will be an indication for the removal of the tooth.
The next reason can be called partially or wholly-rinsed tooth.As a rule, in such situations the formation of a hood is inevitable, and the appearance of pericoronite becomes only a matter of time.
