I got a root canals done on both my upper second molars. I also have to have my wisdom teeth removed. I was wondering what the consequences would be if I had the two second molars extracted and not ...

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains the primary defense.

Resorption of permanent teeth can be a significant complication of ectopic tooth development. Ectopic tooth development should be suspected in patients presenting with a tooth or teeth missing from ...

Background The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to determine the sequelae of early extraction of compromised first permanent molars (FPMs) with regard to the skeletal and ...

The prophylactic extraction of unerupted asymptomatic third molars may be beneficial. A new study analyzing data gathered from the U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) Dental Longitudinal Study has concluded ...

Although permanent teeth were meant to last a lifetime, there are a number of reasons why tooth extraction may be needed. A very common reason involves a tooth that is too badly damaged, from trauma ...

Caries is the main reason for the extraction of first permanent molars in children. Children who are attending dental hospitals for extraction of first permanent molars tend to be older than the ...

Tooth extraction, or the removal of a tooth, is a relatively common procedure for adults, even though their teeth are meant to be permanent. Here are a few of the reasons someone may need to get a ...

Our systematic review included eleven articles that fulfilled our inclusion criteria. These papers discussed several dental and skeletal consequences related to early extraction of compromised FPM. A ...