- Those teeth which fail to erupt into the mouth due to any reason are called impacted. The cause for non eruption could be obstruction due to local causes or any systemic condition.
- The patient should be evaluated for the same and appropriate treatment is instituted.
- Third molars commonly known as wisdom teeth , are the most frequently impacted teeth due to lack of space for eruption.
- These teeth can result into various pathologies of the jaws like cysts and tumours, and makes jaws more vulnerable to fracture.
- Such teeth frequently require surgical exposure and extraction.
- Canines are the second most commonly impacted teeth and can be associated with similar pathologies. There extraction is also advisable in certain situation, best left to doctors judgment.
