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 ...

Impacted mandibular second molars, though relatively uncommon, pose significant clinical challenges that can affect occlusal harmony and overall dental function. These teeth may fail to erupt properly ...

Imaging aided in managing a man’s atypical root canal anatomy in which the distobuccal canal of his maxillary second molar was close to the palatal root canal with partially fused roots. The case ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Impacted wisdom teeth are frequently linked to inflammatory dental disease and destruction of adjacent teeth. One study found that over 63% of impacted teeth caused some form of pathology, like ...