Wisdom Tooth Coronectomy

From: PeterOut (MajorSetback_at_excite.com)
Date: 12/04/04 

Date: 4 Dec 2004 07:19:31 -0800

I am considering partial odontectomy (coronectomy) for my daughter
since she needs her wisdom teeth removed but the root tips are
sufficiently close to some nerve that there is a risk that her lip may
be permanently anaesthetized with full odontectomy. I would be
grateful for any comments on the risks of this procedure. I
understand that the remaining roots may migrate and may need to be
removed in the future but I am of the understanding that they would
move away from the nerve thus reducing the danger of permanent
anaesthesia of the lower lip. I have been told that coronectomy also
carries a risk of permanent anaesthesia but that the risk is lower
than for full odontectomy.

Many thanks in advance,
Peter.

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