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	Wisdom teeth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wisdom teeth are third molars that usually appear between the ages of 17 and 24 (although they may appear when older, younger, or may not appear at all).
		Wisdom teeth are an example of a vestigial structure.
		Wisdom teeth are extracted for two general reasons: either the wisdom teeth have already become impacted, or the wisdom teeth could potentially become problematic if not extracted.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wisdom_teeth (1825 words)

	wisdom teeth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Wisdom teeth that are impacted have been shown in multiple studies to be associated with a higher risk of becoming symptomatic (causing pain) and other pathologic conditions such as infection, cyst, and even tumors.
		Another common reason for removal of wisdom teeth is that they may become impacted against the second molar (the tooth just in front of the wisdom tooth), causing decay or resorption on the root surface of the second molar.
		Due to the proximity of the lower wisdom teeth to the various nerves of the lower jaw, the removal of lower wisdom teeth has been associated with a 1-3% incidence of temporary numbness to the lower lips, gums, teeth or tongue.
	www.austinoms.com /wisdom.htm (1524 words)

	Patient's Guide to Wisdom Teeth
		Wisdom teeth appear as the last tooth in the mouth and begin to erupt around the age of 16 years.
		Wisdom teeth are removed primarily to eliminate the potential for infection and damage to adjacent teeth.
		Remember, the jaws of most individuals are not large enough to accommodate the wisdom teeth and they remain either under the gum tissue where they have a three to five percent chance of becoming cystic or they become partially exposed where they have a much, much greater potential for becoming infected.
	www.cincinnati-oralsurgery.com /wisdom.htm (2617 words)

	Dental Health: Wisdom Teeth
		Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties.
		Wisdom teeth present potential problems when they are misaligned — they can position themselves horizontally, be angled toward or away from the second molars or be angled inward or outward.
		Teeth that remain partially or completely entrapped within the soft tissue and /or the jawbone are termed "impacted." Wisdom teeth that only partially erupt allows for an opening for bacteria to enter around the tooth and cause an infection, which results in pain, swelling, jaw stiffness, and general illness.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/66/79608.htm (1454 words)

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		The wisdom teeth are the third molars, which are the last teeth in the dental arch.
		When wisdom teeth don't have room to grow or they haven't reached their final position by age 25, they are considered impacted - no place to go and no plans to grow.
		When an abnormally erupting wisdom tooth is completely encased in bone, it is known as a full-bony impaction; when partially encased in bone, a partial bony impaction; and when encased in gum tissue alone, a soft-tissue impaction.
	www.lycos.com /info/wisdom-teeth.html (534 words)

	AGD - What Are Wisdom Teeth? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Teeth that have not erupted are not necessarily impacted.
		Impacted teeth can result in infection, decay of adjacent teeth, gum disease or formation of a cyst or tumor from the follicle, which is the tissue which formed the crown of the tooth.
		Wisdom tooth extraction involves accessing the tooth through the soft and hard tissue, gently detaching the connective tissue between the tooth and the bone and removing the tooth.
	www.agd.org /consumer/topics/wisdom/main.asp (564 words)

	Wisdom Teeth
		Wisdom Teeth Extractions Wisdom teeth, or third molars are the last permanent teeth to form and move into the mouth.
		Wisdom teeth will usually emerge at around 16 to 18 years of age and be fully developed by the age of 22 or 23.
		Repeated soreness around the wisdom teeth is often mistaken as an effort of the wisdom teeth to erupt.
	www.caraoverbeck.com /wisdom_teeth.html (442 words)

	Wisdom Teeth
		The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces while the back teeth, or molar teeth, are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.
		Wisdom teeth are the third molars, the teeth in the upper and lower jaws that are furthest back in the mouth.
		Wisdom teeth that have not erupted by the age of 17 to 20 may be impacted.
	www.nioralsurgery.com /wisdom_teeth.html (1421 words)

	Dental Pages - Dr. Rajiv Khosla - Wisdom Teeth
		Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop and appear in the mouth.
		They are called "wisdom teeth" because they usually appear during a person's late teens or early twenties, which has been called the "age of wisdom" The normal position of wisdom teeth is behind the upper and lower second, or 12-year molars.
		Partially erupted wisdom teeth are breeding grounds for bacteria and germs that may cause infection, and cysts and tumors may grow on a trapped wisdom tooth.
	members.rediff.com /drkhosla/wisdom.html (864 words)

	Wisdom Teeth
		Wisdom teeth should be removed before the age of 24, according to a clinical study conducted by five Detroit area oral surgeons.
		The effect of wisdom teeth on the lower teeth is a topic of debate amongst dental professionals.
		Recurring infections in the wisdom tooth area, inadequate space on the jawbone for the wisdom tooth itself, and wisdom teeth that are impacted or stuck under the bone and pose a problem are still valid candidates for removal.
	www.paoralsurgery.com /wisdom.htm (3693 words)

	Wisdom Teeth Removal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Wisdom teeth may cause movement of teeth (particularly the front teeth) when they try to erupt and this will compromise the orthodontic result.
		It is now recommended by specialists that impacted wisdom teeth be removed between the ages of 14 and 22 years whether they are causing problems or not.
		A wisdom tooth that is still under the gums in a horizontal position (rather than a vertical position) may exert pressure to the surrounding teeth, causing crowding and crooked teeth.
	www.encinosmiledr.com /wisdom.htm (1161 words)

	Wisdom Teeth
		Although the removal of wisdom teeth is a commonly-performed dental surgery, you may still have some questions about your wisdom teeth procedure.
		Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop in the mouth -- usually appearing behind the upper and lower second (or 12-year) molars.
		They are called "wisdom teeth" because they usually appear during a person's late teens or early twenties (which has historically been called the "age of wisdom").
	www.robertsdds.com /pages/patient/procedures/wisdom.htm (461 words)

	Wisdom Teeth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Wisdom teeth (also known as third molars) are teeth that usually appear at the very back of the mouth between the ages of 18 and 25 years.
		It is now recommended by most specialists that impacted wisdom teeth should be removed between the ages of 14 and 25 years, whether they are causing problems or not.
		Dr Khouri is very experienced at the surgical management of impacted wisdom teeth, and he is certified to administer intravenous sedation.
	www.dentalexcellence.co.nz /Services/Dentistry/wisdom_teeth.htm (2400 words)

	Wisdom teeth
		Impacted teeth are those that are stuck at any angle against the teeth in front or, less commonly, against the bone at the back of the jaw (distoangular).
		However, quite often the wisdom teeth that are referred to the specialist in hospital are complicated.
		However, the common method of extracting lower wisdom teeth is to separate and sometimes remove the thin bone on the inner aspect of the wisdom tooth adjacent to the tongue.
	www.jaws1.co.uk /impacted_wisdom_teeth.htm (1834 words)

	Dentalwisdom.com - Wisdom Teeth
		Wisdom teeth commonly cause the majority of problems during the late teens and early twentys as it is during this period that they are erupting.
		Space is limited at the back of the mouth and as the wisdom teeth are the last to erupt they may become impacted.
		Pain with wisdom teeth is usually started by a plaque build up around the gum flap which partially covers the tooth.
	www.dentalwisdom.com /PatientGuide/wisdomteeth/wisdomteeth.html (500 words)

	Wisdom Teeth
		Third molars are called "wisdom" teeth because they generally erupt between 17 and 21 years of age, when we reach adulthood.
		Wisdom teeth that are healthy and properly positioned can be a valuable asset to the mouth.
		Extractions of wisdom teeth may be performed by a general dentist.
	members.shaw.ca /devonfamilydentistry/wisdom_teeth.htm (626 words)

	Wisdom teeth
		Wisdom teeth usually emerge from the gum (erupt) between the ages of 17 and 24.
		They are the last of the molar teeth, which are the large grinding teeth at the back of the mouth.
		In some cases, where a wisdom tooth is causing pain because it is pressing into the surrounding gum, removal may not be necessary - an operation to cut back the gum may be all that is needed.
	www.dentalexpertshungary.com /html/wisdom_teeth.html (1005 words)

	To Keep or Not to Keep
		Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars are the last teeth to erupt.
		It is generally suggested that teeth that remain completely buried or un-erupted in a normal position are unlikely to cause harm.
		However, if these impacted teeth are in an abnormal position (a dentist can show you this on an x-ray), their potential for harm should be assessed.
	www.umanitoba.ca /outreach/wisdomtooth/wteeth.htm (1415 words)

	Wisdom Teeth
		Wisdom teeth are considered "impacted" or unable to erupt when they have no place to go or grow.
		25% of adults over age 40 with wisdom teeth need to have them extracted and the risk of surgical complications in these individuals increases by 30% from what it is in adolescents***.
		If wisdom teeth have erupted, the key to preserving them is maintaining good oral health care.
	www.dentalgentlecare.com /wisdom_teeth.htm (825 words)

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		Upper wisdom teeth are anatomically close to the maxillary sinus.
		Sometimes, the bone surrounding the wisdom teeth is very thin and during the extraction the tooth may go into the sinus or there may be an opening into the sinus after the tooth is extracted.
		The average age for eruption of wisdom teeth is typically around age 18-20 although the age can vary from age 15 to even age 25.
	www.lycos.com /info/wisdom-teeth--problems.html (334 words)

	1st Wisdom Teeth Removal- Oral Surgery for Tooth Extraction and Dental Surgeons. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Wisdom Teeth is a convenient and efficient way to find information about impacted wisdom teeth, wisdom tooth extraction, oral surgery and dental surgery.
		Wisdom teeth, those third molars at the very back of our mouths, are so named because they generally erupt during late adolescence and early adulthood.
		Wisdom teeth cause problems because the shape of the modern human mouth may be too small to accommodate these teeth.
	www.1stwisdomteeth.com (555 words)

	wisdom teeth
		Wisdom teeth (sometimes called third molars) are the last teeth to develop.
		In the late teens to the early twenties, the wisdom teeth have not fully developed, so they are not anchored as tightly to the bone.
		With the instruments and techniques used today, removal of wisdom teeth is a very routine procedure with few complications and a smooth recovery period for most patients.
	www.jkjaws.com /html/wisdom_teeth.html (439 words)

	Wisdom teeth - info on the third and final set of molars by MedicineNet.com
		The jaw isn't large enough to allow all the wisdom teeth to fully erupt in an alignment that is useful for chewing and crushing food.
		However, a wisdom tooth that is underneath the gums and embedded in the jawbone, requires an incision into the gums and then removal of the portion of bone that lies over the tooth.
		Before your wisdom tooth is extracted, the tooth and the surrounding tissue will be numbed with a local anesthetic — the same injection with the same medication you receive to numb a tooth prior to having a cavity filled.
	www.medicinenet.com /wisdom_teeth/article.htm (857 words)

	Wisdom Teeth
		And the primary preventive measure for wisdom teeth is removal, preferably at an early stage.
		If a problem with your wisdom teeth is detected, he may recommend surgery to remove them and eliminate or avoid any unpleasant symptoms.
		How and where your wisdom teeth are removed depends on several factors, including whether your wisdom teeth are erupted or impacted and how deep the roots are.
	www.sfii.com /WisTeeth.htm (759 words)

	Connecticut Maxillofacial Surgeons llc. - OMFS Advisor Topic: Wisdom Teeth
		The last of the molar teeth (third molars or wisdom teeth), develop in the bones of the upper and lower jaws, as do all teeth, but they are the last teeth to form and move (erupt) into the mouth (figure 1).
		There are usually four wisdom teeth, one on the upper and lower on each side of the mouth.
		Improvements in surgical technique and sedative medications allow patients to have their impacted wisdom teeth removed comfortably and efficiently in a pleasant environment that is far less costly and intimidating than the hospital setting.
	www.cmsllc.com /topwis.html (1147 words)

	Wisdom Teeth - Oral Surgery Care
		Wisdom teeth used to serve a useful purpose, but are now considered vestigial organs.
		The molars in front of the wisdom teeth are sometimes lost because of cavities and gum disease caused by the inability to clean the wisdom teeth properly.
		If removal of the wisdom teeth is indicated, the procedure is recommended in the late teenage years, before the roots are completely formed.
	oralsurgerycare.com /wisdomteeth.html (857 words)

	Wisdom Teeth
		If one is 18 years old, the roots of the wisdom teeth may still be small and far from the large nerve that runs along the jawbone.
		A few lucky people are able to keep their wisdom teeth, and care for them as they would their other teeth.
		Wisdom teeth, or "third molars," are the last teeth to develop.
	www.dentistplace.org /wisdom_teeth.htm (1166 words)

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