text: how is a wisdom tooth removed in an operation?   removing a wisdom teeth can be either a simple extraction or a surgical extraction.upper wisdom teeth are usually a simple extraction.for our bones in the maxilla(our upper jaw)is porous,which makes it the upper wisdom teeth to remove easily.where as the lower wisdom teeth,bones in the mandible(our lower jaw)are dense,which make it harder to remove it.and lower wisdom teeth are usually impacted,though not all,so that means taking a impacted wisdom teeth will involve making a flap(cutting your gums)and sectioning(splitting the tooth into 2 or more)the tooth.and a stitches will be put on,a disolvable.there are some risk factor in taking a wisdom teeth,that you should be aware of.one is,there are some nerves involve in taking a lower wisdom teeth that will cause a permanent numbness.and some will have a broken jaw.discuss further about wisdom teeth to your dentist before the operation.