It is the surgical removal of the gingival flap present on the partially erupted tooth. It is mainly done to treat pericoronitis, in which there are raised operculum on an unerupted third molar. It is a minor surgical procedure performed under local anaesthesia and can be performed using electrocautery, diode laser, and caustic agents like trichloroacetic acid.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. The time taken for the eruption of the wisdom tooth is not guaranteed.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The x-ray you have enclosed (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) seems to be showing only your upper right wisdom tooth (it has a decay).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The swollen gum behind your tooth is a condition called pericoronitis.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attachment (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and query. Yes, on the image, it does not seem to be infected.
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