Prevalence of distal caries in mandibular second molar related to impacted third molars in RAKCODS
Abstract
Impaction is the failure of normal tooth eruption due to various factors. The most common impacted tooth is mandibular third molars. It is difficult to treat and it is indicated to be removed without delay to avoid caries development in the neighboring second molar and loss of both teeth. Extraction of the third molar results in less complications and better dental health, improved gum health in the area adjacent to the second molar.