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Impaction of Third Molars: Prevalence, Classification, Complications and Treatment

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  • Apostolos Papadopoulos

    (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Sotiria Ntafopoulou

    (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Maria Garyfallia Ntafopoulou

    (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Aikaterini-El Doufexi

    (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

Abstract

The eruption of third molars is restricted by limited space and adjacent tissue, and they often fail to fully erupt, leading to their full or partial impaction. The etiology of third molar impaction is multifactorial and it is well established that this impaction is highly associated with periodontal and dental pathology of the adjacent second molar. This is a review of relevant literature to summarize the biological mechanisms of third molars’ impaction and pathologies caused, including dental and periodontal lesions, cysts and tumors, pericoronitis and root resorption, associated with second molars.

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  • Apostolos Papadopoulos & Sotiria Ntafopoulou & Maria Garyfallia Ntafopoulou & Aikaterini-El Doufexi, 2026. "Impaction of Third Molars: Prevalence, Classification, Complications and Treatment," European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, European Open Science, vol. 7(2), pages 1-5, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejdent:v:7:y:2026:i:2:id:13359
    DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2026.7.2.13359
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