Introduction: The third molars are forgotten because they are the last in the dental arch, they do not directly influence the smile and they appear only in adolescence, when they do. Objectives: 1) to ...

He has contributed to the concept, design, drafting and revision of the manuscript. Mats Døving, specialty registrar in maxillofacial surgery. He is also a dental student in the Faculty of Dentistry, ...

Early humans needed wisdom teeth to chew tough foods, but today our jaws are too small for them. Wisdom teeth can cause problems like infections, pain, and damage to other teeth if there isn't enough ...

WISDOM tooth eruption process is likened to a person who enters an already congested elevator (the jaw with teeth), when they try to fit in, they step on people’s feet (nerves) as they shove ...

Irrigation with ozonated water may be an effective alternative to saline solution treatment for patients with pericoronitis by relieving pain and boosting quality of life, according to a study ...

Objective: The microbial composition of pericoronitis (Pc) is still controversial; it is not yet clear if the microbial profile of these lesions is similar to the profile observed in periodontitis (Pd ...

Healthy gums support teeth and protect them from bacteria, whereas unhealthy gums develop from poor oral hygiene and lifestyle habits, causing bacteria and plaque buildup. Plaque is a sticky coat on ...

The swelling area can help a doctor identify the problem. For example, an infection may cause swelling in only one cheek. Cheek and gum swelling often indicates an infection of the gums or a tooth ...

Oral and maxillofacial surgery often focuses on the management of third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, reflecting their significant presence in peer-reviewed publications. Wisdom teeth are ...

Pericoronitis occurs when the wisdom teeth do not have enough room to erupt through the gums. They may only partially come through the gum, which may lead to inflammation and infection of the soft ...