The human dentition (arrangement of teeth) consists of a set of 32 teeth. The last set of teeth to erupt into the mouth are commonly referred to as ‘Wisdom teeth’ or third molars, situated at each ...

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging helped clinicians use a novel surgical technique to remove a rare nasally impacted extra tooth in a 13-year-old boy. The case report was published on April ...

Sponsored by Mitchell Josephs, D.D.S. Question: My dentist said I can’t have an implant to replace my missing tooth because there is an old impacted canine tooth up in the bone. I really don’t want a ...

Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth, also called third molars, unnecessary in humans. If trapped in the gums, impacted wisdom teeth may lead to dental problems such as pain, infection or misalignment ...