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1. The Operation: Several dentists at this practice have a lot of experience in the removal of wisdom teeth. Your tooth will be removed under local anaesthesia. This means that you will be awake, but the area around the wisdom tooth is completely numb. It is often necessary to make a small cut in the gum over the wisdom tooth and to remove some bone so that the tooth can be lifted out. Stitches are usually put in to help the gum heal. On occasions, we advise that you have the procedure done in the local oral surgery department and your dentist will have discussed this with you. *

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2. What to expect afterwards: Your jaw may feel stiff and sore, but painkillers will help to relieve discomfort. You may be given painkillers, antibiotics and mouthwash solutions to take home. Any pain, swelling or stiffness is usually at its worst two or three days after the operation and then gradually improves. If dissolvable stitches have been used, they will disappear 7 to 10 days after the operation. *

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Pain, swelling or bleeding for a time after the extraction(s). I will give you instructions on how to manage these problems. If they occur, it should only last for a few days. Of course, should any of these problems be more severe or last longer than you anticipated call our office immediately.

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You may experience an infection following the extraction(s). I will advise you on what to look for if an infection has developed. If any of these signs occur, you should call or see me as soon as possible. Antibiotics will be prescribed in case of infection. *

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Teeth adjacent to the tooth/ teeth to be extracted may be chipped or damaged during the extraction. Nerves which supply sensation to your mouth, chin, lips, tongue and gum tissues may run near the area of the extraction. After the extraction(s), you may experience some alteration of normal nerve sensation (itching, burning or tingling for example) for a short or indefinite period of time. In some rare instances you may experience a total lack of sensation for a period of time which could be indefinite. *

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For teeth in the upper arch there is a risk that following the extraction(s) a hole or pathway may be present between the maxillary sinus and oral cavity. This is because the roots of some the upper teeth end just below the floor of the sinus and sometimes actually go through the sinus floor. If this occurs during your procedure, I may need to make a small surgical repair of the hole and may place you on antibiotics and antihistamines to reduce the risk of a sinus infection. *

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6. You may also experience a painful condition known as dry socket: This occurs when the protective blood clot in the socket where the tooth was removed is dislodged, exposing and irritating nerve endings. This may be caused by failing to closely follow the post-operative instructions that I have given you. Although the condition is temporary and not harmful, it is painful and can be readily treated.

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I invite your questions concerning the risks discussed and contained in this document. By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read this document, understand the information presented, and have had all your questions answered satisfactorily. *

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I have been given the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the nature and purpose of crown and/or bridge treatment and have received answers to my satisfaction. I voluntarily assume any and all possibly risks including those as listed above and including risk of substantial harm, if any, which may be associated with any phase of this treatment in hopes of obtaining the desired results, which may or may not be achieved. No guarantees or promises have been made to me concerning the results. The fee(s) for service have been explained to me and are satisfactory. By signing this document, I am freely giving my consent to allow and authorize my Doctor to render any treatment necessary and/or advisable to my dental conditions including the prescribing and administering of any medications and/or anaesthetics deemed necessary to my treatment.

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