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ashee29
Oct 12, 2007, 06:22 AM
Could I know what complications to expect when the dentist fails to remove my impacted wisdom tooth. The whole tooth was retained and gums where sutured back.
flossie
Oct 12, 2007, 06:29 AM
Did he tell you why he couldn't remove it?
ashee29
Oct 12, 2007, 06:34 AM
He told me that the tooth may have been fused to the socket bone... but may I know if I will have any complications in future?
flossie
Oct 12, 2007, 06:39 AM
The only thing you have to watch for is a cyst forming around that impacted tooth. An x-ray should be taken every 5 yrs to be sure you don't have one forming. Other than that, you have nothing to worry about.
I don't know why the dentist wasn't aware of the fusion before he tried to remove it.