Wisdom tooth extraction costs over $3 billion annually. Approximately 5 million people undergo extraction yearly. 11,000 patients experience permanent paresthesia
ICD-10 is used by healthcare providers to classify medical conditions. Proper documentation ensures efficient healthcare management and insurance processing
Toothache is the most common type of pain in mouth or face. In 2013, 223 million cases occurred due to dental caries. Toothache can be dental or non-dental in origin
Located in brainstem, spanning midbrain and pons. Contains first order sensory neuron cell bodies. Neurons are pseudounipolar and derived from neural crest. No chemical synapses, neurons electrically coupled
Cavities are caused by bacteria, sugary foods, and poor oral hygiene. Untreated cavities can lead to tooth loss and infection. Cavities are treatable but cannot restore natural tooth substance
Tooth contains nerve endings in dentin and pulp covered by enamel. Dentin tubules serve as passages for nerve endings. Tooth sensitivity occurs when pulp is damaged or infected