Third molars: a review.
The influence of the third molars on the alignment of the anterior dentition is controversial. There is no conclusive evidence to indict the third molars as being the major etiologic factor in the posttreatment changes in incisor alignment. Various aspects related to the management of thd molars are discussed, and specific situations in which third molar extractions are contraindicated are illustrated.
D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology*; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications