title: Impactions: observe or treat?
abstract: In the modern population, few third molars erupt normally and have a good long-term prognosis. This paper reviews the etiology and potential pathology of impacted teeth, and discusses indications and contraindications for extraction.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Tate
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D018579:Patient Selection; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000379:methods; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*