Dentistry

at a Glance

Elizabeth Kay

Multiple Choice: Chapter 81 Impacted third molars

Question 1. A 21-year-old patient presents to you with a partially erupted lower right third molar. When considering the extraction of this tooth, which one of the following is the LEAST likely indication for extraction?

A Advanced caries
B Anterior crowding
C Recurrent pericoronitis
D Root resorption of adjacent tooth
E Severe pericoronitis