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Third Molar Patient Information DVD

Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by wisdom.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)  is really trying to increase their marketing campaign to attract young adults for choosing wisdom teeth removal.

They have recently made available a Third Molar Patient Information DVD available at http://www.aaomsstore.com/p-107-third-molar-patient-information-dvd.aspx. The DVD is sold in lots of 25. The price varies depending on whether or not you are a member, part of an institution, or a non-member. The non-member cost is $135 for 25 DVDs.

A brief one minute trailer is available.

The DVD features 3D illustrations along with a comprehensive discussion of third molar (wisdom teeth) surgery. I haven’t seen this DVD so I don’t know the quality of it. However it is clearly being promoted as a marketing tool to attract patients to want to proceed with wisdom teeth removal.

Of course I disagree with AAOMS and their stance on wisdom teeth removal. I encourage you to fully explore http://www.teethremoval.com/ to learn why you should think twice before wisdom teeth removal and not buy into this marketing plan by AAOMS without doing your own research.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal Survey

Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by wisdom.

I recently made this survey on your wisdom teeth removal experience. Please take a moment to complete it. This will help others who may elect to have wisdom teeth removed in the future. Thanks for your help!

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Dental Stem Cells Generate New Bone Tissue

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by wisdom.

An interesting article presented in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News discusses dental stem cells and their role of creating new bone tissue in humans. This article is based off of the procedure and results in a recent paper titled “Human Mandible Bone Defect Repair by Grafting of Dental Pulp Stem/Progenitor Cells and Collagen Sponge Biocomplexes” which has been conducted by Gianpoalo Paccio and his partners in Naples, Italy. (Europen Cells and Materials Vol.18, 2009, pages 75-83).

Seventeen patients had their wisdom teeth extracted and the dental pulp stem/progenitor cells known as DPCs were eventually used to fill the injury site left by the wisdom teeth that were removed. Three months later, the patients were examined by X-ray. The sites where the wisdom teeth were extracted and filled with the DPCs (along with a collagen sponge scaffold) showed complete regeneration of the bone.

This shows that dental stem cells have a wide array of potential and possibilities for the future. If you are considering having your wisdom teeth extracted even after knowing the complications, risks, and benefits, you may also want to consider having your stem cells saved. Several companies have emerged  to help you store your stem cells from your wisdom teeth.

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Near Death Wisdom Teeth Removal Experience

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by wisdom.

I wanted to alert everyone to a recent article in The Orangeville Banner and The Wellington Advertiser regarding 17 year old female Mercedes Moore and her wisdom teeth removal near death experience.

According to the articles, Mercedes had her wisdom teeth removed in February, 2009. She began to feel a purple lump on her left temple along with pain and swelling. She saw the dentist for a follow up and told her he thought nothing was out of the ordinary. Eventually she had to be airlifted to a hospital because she was suffering from septic shock due to an infection that had developed and spread to her main arteries and organs. She had to undergo a surgery on her brain to remove a piece of skull and clean the infection. This surgery lasted 10 hours.

Due to the blood clotting she suffered from several strokes and remained in the hospital until May, 2009, a period of around 11 weeks.

She then remained in a rehabilitation center until October, 2009. She is now partially paralyzed in her right arm and leg and can only walk short distances. She is also learning to talk again and continuing to undergo physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

The reason for all of the problems following wisdom teeth removal is attributed to Lemierre’s Syndrome which rarely occurs after a wisdom tooth extraction. This disease is known to affect young and healthy adults. I recommend reading the Wikipedia article on Lemierre’s Syndrome to learn additional information.

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Stone Left Blind After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Posted on 13. Sep, 2009 by wisdom.

Earlier this year I reported on a teenager Austin Stone who was left in a coma after having his wisdom teeth removed due to complications from a faulty medical gas system http://blog.teethremoval.com/wisdom-teeth-removalleads-to-coma/.

Stone was very recently able to walk at his High School’s graduation ceremonies and receive his high school diploma.  However, he was left blind, hard of hearing, and now has speech problems. A special ceremony was arranged for him to receive his diploma and his father helped him walked to the stage.

To learn more visit http://www.tonganoxiemirror.com/news/2009/sep/10/homecoming-hero/

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