The coronectomy came about\u00a0because the roots of wisdom teeth sometimes grow too close or even on top of the inferior alveolar nerve, which connects to your tongue, lips, and lower jaw. Injury to this nerve from a faulty wisdom tooth removal may affect your feeling in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are your wisdom teeth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLocated in the very back of your mouth, your\u00a0wisdom teeth\u00a0are your third set of molars. They typically come in when you\u2019re in your late teen years and are your last set of adult teeth. For many people, one or more wisdom teeth don\u2019t have enough room to grow properly and break (or erupt) through the gum. These wisdom teeth are referred to as being impacted. Often, your dentist will suggest removing\u00a0impacted wisdom teeth\u00a0\u2014 called an extraction \u2014 because they tend to be prone to decay and disease.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCoronectomy vs. Extraction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA standard wisdom tooth extraction will remove the entire tooth, and sometimes all four are removed at once. A coronectomy will remove the crown of the tooth and leave the tooth\u2019s roots<\/a> in your jaw, intact. It isn\u2019t recommended if the wisdom tooth or root is infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"implant](\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ziliute-extraction.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBoth procedures may be done by a dentist or oral surgeon. Your dentist will likely decide on one procedure over the other depending on factors such as your age and likelihood of nerve damage. A standard wisdom tooth extraction will remove the entire tooth, and sometimes all four are removed at once.\u00a0A coronectomy will remove the crown of the tooth and leave the tooth’s roots in your jaw, intact. A coronectomy isn’t recommended if the wisdom tooth or root is infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why have a Coronectomy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes the wisdom teeth roots are close to and press on your\u00a0lingual nerve (LN)\u00a0or\u00a0inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), the nerves that supply feeling to your tongue, lips, and chin. In situations like this, your dentist or oral surgeon<\/a> might recommend a coronectomy as an option that could lower risk for potential nerve damage as compared to an extraction. Damage to your LN and IAN might result in;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u272a<\/a> Pain or odd sensations in your lower lip, lower teeth, lower jaw, or chin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCoronectomy vs. Extraction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA standard wisdom tooth extraction will remove the entire tooth, and sometimes all four are removed at once. A coronectomy will remove the crown of the tooth and leave the tooth\u2019s roots<\/a> in your jaw, intact. It isn\u2019t recommended if the wisdom tooth or root is infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBoth procedures may be done by a dentist or oral surgeon. Your dentist will likely decide on one procedure over the other depending on factors such as your age and likelihood of nerve damage. A standard wisdom tooth extraction will remove the entire tooth, and sometimes all four are removed at once.\u00a0A coronectomy will remove the crown of the tooth and leave the tooth’s roots in your jaw, intact. A coronectomy isn’t recommended if the wisdom tooth or root is infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why have a Coronectomy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes the wisdom teeth roots are close to and press on your\u00a0lingual nerve (LN)\u00a0or\u00a0inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), the nerves that supply feeling to your tongue, lips, and chin. In situations like this, your dentist or oral surgeon<\/a> might recommend a coronectomy as an option that could lower risk for potential nerve damage as compared to an extraction. Damage to your LN and IAN might result in;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u272a<\/a> Pain or odd sensations in your lower lip, lower teeth, lower jaw, or chin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBoth procedures may be done by a dentist or oral surgeon. Your dentist will likely decide on one procedure over the other depending on factors such as your age and likelihood of nerve damage. A standard wisdom tooth extraction will remove the entire tooth, and sometimes all four are removed at once.\u00a0A coronectomy will remove the crown of the tooth and leave the tooth’s roots in your jaw, intact. A coronectomy isn’t recommended if the wisdom tooth or root is infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why have a Coronectomy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes the wisdom teeth roots are close to and press on your\u00a0lingual nerve (LN)\u00a0or\u00a0inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), the nerves that supply feeling to your tongue, lips, and chin. In situations like this, your dentist or oral surgeon<\/a> might recommend a coronectomy as an option that could lower risk for potential nerve damage as compared to an extraction. Damage to your LN and IAN might result in;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u272a<\/a> Pain or odd sensations in your lower lip, lower teeth, lower jaw, or chin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u272a<\/a> Pain or odd sensations in your lower lip, lower teeth, lower jaw, or chin<\/p>\n\n\n\n