Background The management of impacted mandibular third molars (M3Ms) has been an area of contention over the last 25 years. This study investigated the prevalence of disease processes in relation to ...

There are various methods to improve the patient’s quality of life and alleviate complications after surgical extraction of the lower third molar. The use of Kinesiotape is one of the most important ...

Orthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and infections. This study was ...

Impacted teeth fail to erupt within the expected developmental window and are often blocked by gum tissue or bone. Maxillary cuspids (canines) possess the longest roots and are critical for proper ...

Not everyone has wisdom teeth, which usually develop fully at the back of the mouth between the ages of 18 and 24 years. Various factors can result in a lack of wisdom teeth, including genetics and ...

Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and ...