Answers before you ask
CBCT-guided assessment · Painless anesthesia
Wisdom tooth extraction · Oral surgeon performs directly · CBCT pre-analysis
CBCT nerve mapping
Safe extraction planning
Insurance-covered
Extraction items pre-checked
Evening hours available
Mon & Thu until 8 PM
Definition
Wisdom teeth (third molars) typically erupt between the ages of 17–25. When they are impacted, partially erupted, crowding adjacent teeth, or causing recurrent infection, extraction is often recommended.
Impacted wisdom teeth that cannot erupt normally are reported to increase the risk of cysts, decay of the adjacent second molar, and gum inflammation.
CBCT 3D analysis measures the distance between wisdom tooth roots and the inferior alveolar nerve, enabling precise surgical planning and reducing the risk of nerve injury.
Most wisdom tooth extractions are completed in 30–60 minutes under local anesthesia. Complex impaction cases may take longer.
Computer-controlled painless anesthesia is administered before extraction, and discomfort during the procedure is reported to be minimal; pain sensitivity varies by individual. Post-operative swelling and soreness for 3–5 days are normal and managed with prescribed medication.
Not necessarily. Wisdom teeth that are fully erupted, properly positioned, and easy to clean can often be kept. Extraction is recommended when they are impacted, causing problems, or at high risk of future complications.
Most patients return to normal activities within 3–5 days. Swelling peaks around day 2–3 and gradually resolves. Complete gum healing typically takes 2–4 weeks.
CBCT is recommended for lower wisdom teeth near the inferior alveolar nerve to precisely assess proximity. For straightforward cases, panoramic radiography may be sufficient — the attending specialist will advise.
Patient reviews are available on NAVER Place.
Who stands behind these answers
Hospital Director
Dr. Choi Yong-seok
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology · Integrated Dentistry · Implantology
“I believe the trust patients feel during treatment matters more than the result itself. Honest explanation and accurate diagnosis — that is where good dentistry begins.”
Director
Dr. Oh Song-hee
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology · Integrated Dentistry · Oral Diagnosis
Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea) · Advanced General Dentistry Specialist (Korean credential; no US equivalent)
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