Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the extraction of wisdom teeth

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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the extraction of wisdom teeth

In recent years, indications have been added to the factors derived from platelet concentrates. Platelet-rich plasma is nothing more than a concentrate of the factors present in the patient's blood that are purified and concentrated prior to surgery in the clinic itself. Being a blood product of the patient, any risk of disease transmission is...

Wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth,  or third molars are one of the most frequent causes of dental pain. The lack of space or malposition of them can cause that they get impacted (or 'trapped') within the jaws, causing: caries in contiguous teeth inflammation of the gums maxillary cists Antibiotics and analgesics can soothe the acute pain they can...

How is an impacted wisdom tooth diagnosed?

In order to know for certain wheter is necessary to remove our wisdom teeth, it is necessary to undergo periodic checks ups once we reach the age when they start growing (usually between 17 and 25 years of age). In order to diagnose and define a treatment plan, an exploration and a panoramic radiography (orthopantomography)...

What is an impacted wisdom tooth?

Impacted wisdom teeth are a very common affliction among the population, which often goes unnoticed because in many cases it does not present pain or cause any problems in principle, however, it can have serious consequences. Impacted wisdom teeth is a situation that occurs when the tooth is partially or totally unerupted and at the...