Resorption of permanent teeth can be a significant complication of ectopic tooth development. Ectopic tooth development should be suspected in patients presenting with a tooth or teeth missing from ...

What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus ...

I got a root canals done on both my upper second molars. I also have to have my wisdom teeth removed. I was wondering what the consequences would be if I had the two second molars extracted and not ...

Doctors may recommend tooth extraction if you have tooth decay, infection, or crowding. Cost can vary by your location, whether the tooth is impacted, and if you need additional teeth removed. While ...

Background The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to determine the sequelae of early extraction of compromised first permanent molars (FPMs) with regard to the skeletal and ...