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Wisdom Teeth: Pictures, Symptoms, Surgery, & Pain Relief

Ask The Dentist

You and your oral surgeon can choose from various sedation options for wisdom tooth extraction : Local anesthesia (MINIMAL): Local anesthetic is injected at the surgical site to fully numb the inside and outside of the area around the affected tooth. Your dentist or oral surgeon will perform a full oral exam, including x-rays.

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Leading Edge Technology with Apteryx XVWeb: Artificial Intelligence and Dental Imaging

Planet DDS

Similar to how cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) revolutionized the way dental providers visualized oral and maxillofacial images, AI is likely to be the next big accelerator in dental imaging technology. AI effectively provides a patients with a “second opinion” and also can improve case acceptance with insurance companies.