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 ...

Using elastic kinesiology tape in conjunction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were more effective than pain medication alone in treating postoperative complications after wisdom ...

Alveolar osteitis, commonly known as dry socket, is a postoperative complication following third molar (wisdom tooth) extractions. It is characterised by the premature loss of the haemostatic blood ...

Consider it a wise move. More than 5 million young Americans will have their wisdom teeth removed this year. The preventive surgery is common for a reason. Modern mouths are smaller than those of our ...

Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved tasting abilities decades after having the surgery, according to a new study. Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved ...

Discover essential information about impacted wisdom teeth, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the importance ...