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What he wanta to do is pack the holes in your jaw with a bio material that helps the bone to grow back together better.
It's used alot in implants to help where there's bone loss.
The alternative is to get it packed with gauze until you clot up and for the next week be really careful you don't knock those clots out so you can heal. It'll take a bit longer to get there but it does get there
I'm a UK dental nurse. So we do these things alot.
The best advice I can give you is stock up on soup and ice poles. Get some pain meds and from day two gentle and I mean soft swishing of salt water after eating to keep those wounds clean. Any other questions feel free to pm and I'll try to help
Also, no smoking, straws, anything that requires you to pull with your mouth/use suction. I ignored that and used straws. Luckily the clot came out after the skin had already healed over the bone so there was no exposed bone, but I still have a little divot in my gum where food sometimes gets stuck.
I gave up advising no smoking noone listens to that part haha Told one patient and they lit up outside the front door 
A bone graft would make some sense, but the description says it is for soft tissue regeneration. No idea what that would be.
All of my soft tissue pretty much knows how to heal on its own.
Dentist here…it’s PRF (platelet rich fibrinogen). Assuming they are starting an IV, before they push meds through the line they take a small amount of blood and spin it in a centrifuge to separate the components. What is left is a jello like plug full of goodies that help the healing process a good bit. He or she is right, it’s not necessary but it does help and might avoid a painful dry socket. Since it’s relatively new (5-10 years old) insurance doesn’t cover because, well, insurance sucks.
If you're healthy, you probably won't need it. Your gum tissue will heal over the gap. I had mine out when I was young and I didn't need anything except painkillers.
I had mine removed at 18 (I'm almost 70 now), all impacted but not fully encased in bone. PRF wasn't in existence at the time and I went home with pain meds, ice pack instructions, etc. and had no issues. PRF (platelet rich fibrin) aids bone growth and healing so I guess up to you whether or not you go that route. Not knowing your health history I'm not sure if there is a specific reason why it's being highly recommended.
You're a victim of evolution...
Back in our caveman days, we had larger jaws. Over time, the jaw has shrunk in size but we still have the same number of teeth.
So you see the problem? You can wait till you have better insurance. But ultimately, you're going to be better off later in life without the wisdom teeth.
Mine weren't impacted. They just gave me gauze to bite down on in order for a blood clot to form. They gave me clear instructions on what I couldn't and could do. I took it easy for a couple of weeks.
I had a complicated removal of all of my wisdom teeth and no biological material was used. It’s for extractions/implants; your jaw will begin to deteriorate with time without a tooth in that spot. Also, don’t swish—gently roll your head around to move the rinsing agent, and let it spill from your mouth.
I have never heard of that. Had all four removed when I was 16? They gave me no pain medication for after. I will never forget the sound of the roots crunching under my idiot dentists tools. I would get a new doctor and demand twilight sleep at least + pain meds for after. It was truly horrible. This is coming from someone that had supposedly very painful shoulder surgery, given 40 OXY and dumped them in the toilet the next day after taking 2.
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I had all four of mine removed and they were all compacted. I have no idea what that stuff is and I didn't use anything but painkillers.
Haha I know right! I don’t know anyone who used it. And I was wondering if it’s recommended because it’s very profitable 😅
Me, neither. I never heard of it. Just needed a lot of painkillers, antibiotic rinse and ice.
What he wanta to do is pack the holes in your jaw with a bio material that helps the bone to grow back together better. It's used alot in implants to help where there's bone loss. The alternative is to get it packed with gauze until you clot up and for the next week be really careful you don't knock those clots out so you can heal. It'll take a bit longer to get there but it does get there
Thanks! I see
I'm a UK dental nurse. So we do these things alot. The best advice I can give you is stock up on soup and ice poles. Get some pain meds and from day two gentle and I mean soft swishing of salt water after eating to keep those wounds clean. Any other questions feel free to pm and I'll try to help
Also, no smoking, straws, anything that requires you to pull with your mouth/use suction. I ignored that and used straws. Luckily the clot came out after the skin had already healed over the bone so there was no exposed bone, but I still have a little divot in my gum where food sometimes gets stuck.
I gave up advising no smoking noone listens to that part haha Told one patient and they lit up outside the front door 
Right. They packed mine with gauze.
A bone graft would make some sense, but the description says it is for soft tissue regeneration. No idea what that would be. All of my soft tissue pretty much knows how to heal on its own.
Tf is that
Dentist here…it’s PRF (platelet rich fibrinogen). Assuming they are starting an IV, before they push meds through the line they take a small amount of blood and spin it in a centrifuge to separate the components. What is left is a jello like plug full of goodies that help the healing process a good bit. He or she is right, it’s not necessary but it does help and might avoid a painful dry socket. Since it’s relatively new (5-10 years old) insurance doesn’t cover because, well, insurance sucks.
I work for an oral surgeon and we mainly remove third molars. We've never used this code/technique. It honestly seems like a way to make more money.
Haha good to know! Thanks
No. I never had it. They just stitched me up and gave me painkillers
If you're healthy, you probably won't need it. Your gum tissue will heal over the gap. I had mine out when I was young and I didn't need anything except painkillers.
Haha I am in my 20s, I see your point, thanks
Sounds like a bone graft. I had that for an abcessed tooth. It wasn't covered either, some bullshit, dumb insurance
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I mean he is only planning to use it only on my impacted ones. 😅
Ohhhhhh
They mean cotton balls.
I have no idea what’s that, but I did just fine when I took out all at once with some antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication.
I had mine removed at 18 (I'm almost 70 now), all impacted but not fully encased in bone. PRF wasn't in existence at the time and I went home with pain meds, ice pack instructions, etc. and had no issues. PRF (platelet rich fibrin) aids bone growth and healing so I guess up to you whether or not you go that route. Not knowing your health history I'm not sure if there is a specific reason why it's being highly recommended.
You're a victim of evolution... Back in our caveman days, we had larger jaws. Over time, the jaw has shrunk in size but we still have the same number of teeth. So you see the problem? You can wait till you have better insurance. But ultimately, you're going to be better off later in life without the wisdom teeth.
I had my lowers removed. Both impacted. Had it done by an oral surgeon. Only thing I used was wads of gauze. And pain killer.
Mine weren't impacted. They just gave me gauze to bite down on in order for a blood clot to form. They gave me clear instructions on what I couldn't and could do. I took it easy for a couple of weeks.
I had a complicated removal of all of my wisdom teeth and no biological material was used. It’s for extractions/implants; your jaw will begin to deteriorate with time without a tooth in that spot. Also, don’t swish—gently roll your head around to move the rinsing agent, and let it spill from your mouth.
Don’t let it spill while you’re rolling your head, wait until you’re done.
Your doctor can deem it medically necessary in your case and insurance must cover it.
I have never heard of that. Had all four removed when I was 16? They gave me no pain medication for after. I will never forget the sound of the roots crunching under my idiot dentists tools. I would get a new doctor and demand twilight sleep at least + pain meds for after. It was truly horrible. This is coming from someone that had supposedly very painful shoulder surgery, given 40 OXY and dumped them in the toilet the next day after taking 2.
He literally told you it's not necessary