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 ...

Mandibular fractures remain a significant clinical challenge worldwide, with accumulating evidence that the presence and position of third molars strongly influence fracture patterns. In particular, ...

The study was approved by the ethical and research committee at the faculty of dentistry, University of Jordan, Approval no. (1558), and has been conducted in full accordance with the world medical ...

The debate over the benefits of extracting healthy third molars from young adults has been reinvigorated by research released last week by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ...

Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved tasting abilities decades after having the surgery, according to a new study. Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved ...

There is nothing wise about the way humans view wisdom teeth, according to many experts. "Removal of impacted teeth where there is no disease is controversial." Wisdom teeth, or a person's third and ...