Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains the primary defense.

The prophylactic extraction of unerupted asymptomatic third molars may be beneficial. A new study analyzing data gathered from the U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) Dental Longitudinal Study has concluded ...

Impacted mandibular second molars, though relatively uncommon, pose significant clinical challenges that can affect occlusal harmony and overall dental function. These teeth may fail to erupt properly ...

Panoramic (PAN) x-rays performed poorly in detecting external root resorption of third molars, but cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) did much better in diagnosing this condition. The study was ...

Impacted wisdom teeth are frequently linked to inflammatory dental disease and destruction of adjacent teeth. One study found that over 63% of impacted teeth caused some form of pathology, like ...