Radiographic Features of Impacted Lower Wisdom Teeth

Expiry Date
: 28/02/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 2.3/4

An assessment of some of the pathologic features seen in impacted lower third molars relative to their radiographic position.

Keywords: Impaction, mandibular third molar, pericoronitis, cysts

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to assess the radiographic position of impacted lower wisdom teeth in relation to pathologies seen.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The classification of impacted third molars

     

  2. The pathologies seen in association with impacted lower third molars.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
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