When you are considering extracting an impacted third molar, on what information do you base your decision? The findings of a new study might help you in your next case, as researchers looked at ...

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 ...

A new study published in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering developed a scoring model that helps dentists assess the difficulty and risk of third molar (3M) extraction, which supports in ...

Nonopioids were noninferior on days 2 and 3 and during the postoperative period, with all confidence intervals within the margin of noninferiority. HealthDay News — For patients undergoing impacted ...

The trouble with wisdom teeth is more accurately a byproduct of our changing environment—specifically, our diet ...

Wisdom teeth often become problematic because of limited space in the mouth, leading to crowding, pain, infection, or damage ...