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Tooth Impaction - Overview, Causes, Prevention, And Treatment

Tooth Impaction: Overview What Is An Impacted Tooth? An Impacted Tooth is one that failed to erupt either partially or completely to its correct position in the dental ridge and has eventually lost its eruption potential. Impaction Intensity In olden times, wisdom teeth were essential. Lack of dental hygiene led to pervasive tooth loss. So when the time came for these third molars to surface at the back of the mouth, there was plenty of space to welcome them. Tooth Impaction The wisdom teeth, however, have become problematic now.  Removal is necessary in most of the cases to prevent problems, especially if the teeth are impacted. Some Commonly Impacted Teeth... 1.   Mandibular Third Molar 2.   Maxillary Third Molar 3.   Mandibular Premolar 4.   Maxillary Premolar 5.   Mandibular Canine 6.   Maxillary Canine 7.   Maxillary Central Incisor 8.   Maxillary Lateral Incisor Factors Leading To Too...