Clinical term
impacted tooth
A tooth blocked from erupting into its normal position by bone, gum or a neighbouring tooth. It may cause pain, infection, decay or damage to the adjacent tooth.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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