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2. Impacted wisdom teeth - Wikipedia

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   Advocates of the policy point out that the impacted wisdom teeth can be monitored and avoidance of surgery also means avoidance of the recovery, risks, complications and costs associated with it. Following implementation of the NICE guidelines the UK saw a decrease in the number of impacted third molar operations between 2000 and 2006 and a ...

3. Ectopic tooth - Wikipedia

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   An ectopic tooth, also known as an impacted tooth, is a tooth that develops in an abnormal position and fails to erupt into its normal location in the oral cavity. [1] [2] Ectopic teeth can cause a variety of symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and infection, and they can lead to more serious complications if left untreated.

4. Tooth impaction - Wikipedia

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   Because impacted teeth do not erupt, they are retained throughout the individual's lifetime unless extracted or exposed surgically. Teeth may become impacted because of adjacent teeth, dense overlying bone, excessive soft tissue or a genetic abnormality. Most often, the cause of impaction is inadequate arch length and space in which to erupt.

5. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   The prevalence of gum disease is concerning as gingivitis and periodontitis can have serious consequences for your overall health. ... Having an impacted tooth or certain fungal or viral ...

6. Infected teeth, uncontrolled diabetes: A 13-hour wait for ...

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   After a quick exam and a follow-up X-ray, the dental students treating Gonzalez confirmed that two of her teeth had so much decay that extraction was the best option.

7. Dental trauma - Wikipedia

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   This is due to the close proximity of the apex of a primary tooth to the permanent tooth underneath. The permanent dentition can suffer from tooth malformation, impacted teeth and eruption disturbances due to trauma to primary teeth. The priority should always be reducing potential damage to the underlying permanent dentition. [36]