Wisdom Tooth Problems

References

Citations

1. Curran TJ (2004). Clinical decision-making for the patient with third molars. Texas Dental Journal, 121(11): 1062–1066.

2. Bui CH, et al. (2003). Types, frequencies, and risk factors for complications after third molar extraction. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 61(12): 1379–1389.

3. Esposito M (2006). Impacted wisdom teeth, search date August 2005. Online version of Clinical Evidence (15).

4. Hicks E (1999). Third molar management: A case against routine removal in adolescent and young adult orthodontic patients. Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 57(7): 831–836.

5. Beeman C (1999). Third molar management: A case for routine removal in adolescent and young adult orthodontic patients. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 57(7): 824–830.

Other Works Consulted

• Academy of General Dentistry (2005). What Are Wisdom Teeth? Available online: http://www.agd.org/consumer/topics/wisdom/main.asp.

• Kaminishi RM, Kaminishi KS (2004). New considerations in the treatment of compromised third molars. Journal of the California Dental Association, 32(10): 823–825.

• Slade GD, et al., (2004). The impact of third molar symptoms, pain, and swelling on oral health-related quality of life. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 62(9):1118–1124.

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis	Last Updated: September 25, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist
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