Clinical term
wisdom tooth
The last molar at the back of each jaw quadrant, erupting in the late teens or twenties. Limited space often leaves it partly erupted or impacted.
Also called: third molar
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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- Dry Socket Signs and Relief After Wisdom Tooth Removal
- Impacted Wisdom Teeth Symptoms Complications and Removal Process
- Nerve Injury and Lingual Numbness After Wisdom Tooth Surgery
- Coronectomy Procedure Benefits Risks and Long Term Tooth Recovery
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- Intravenous Sedation During Surgical Extraction of Wisdom Teeth
- Understanding Pericoronitis: Causes and Care
- Wisdom Tooth Pain: Causes and When Extraction Is Needed
- Wisdom Tooth Monitoring in Teenagers
- Wisdom Tooth Removal: When It Is Needed and What to Expect
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