Early humans needed wisdom teeth for chewing tough plant materials. Ancestors had larger jaws that accommodated third molars. Wisdom teeth helped break down food for digestion
Dry socket occurs when blood clot dislodges after tooth extraction. Blood clot protects nerves and bone during healing process. Less than 1-5% of people develop dry socket after extraction
Veterinary surgery falls into orthopaedics, soft tissue, and neurosurgery categories. Specialists require one-year internship followed by three-year residency. Board certification requires passing rigorous examination
Wisdom tooth extraction costs over $3 billion annually. Approximately 5 million people undergo extraction yearly. 11,000 patients experience permanent paresthesia
Tooth extraction involves removing a tooth from its socket in jaw bone. Simple extraction is most common for visible teeth. Surgical extraction needed for impacted or inaccessible teeth. Wisdom teeth extraction often requires surgical approach
Complete denture is placed on palates when no teeth remain. Construction requires 5 sessions, totaling 2 weeks. Removable prosthesis is easier to place but less comfortable than fixed ones