WISDOM TOOTH: THE VESTIGIAL DILEMMA

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Gracy Patel

WISDOM TOOTH: THE VESTIGIAL DILEMMA

Authors: Gracy Patel

Unique Paper ID: 182735
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
PageNo: 3028-3029

Keywords: Medical Wisdom tooth Dental Dentist

Abstract:
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, stand as anatomical remnants of our evolutionary past—once essential for processing coarse diets, now often misaligned with modern human needs. This review paper explores the vestigial nature of wisdom teeth, examining the clinical, and ethical dimensions of their existence and management. While some third molars erupt harmlessly, many become impacted or cause complications, prompting routine prophylactic extractions. However, recent evidence questions the necessity and long-term benefits of removing asymptomatic third molars, highlighting a need for more individualized, evidence-based approaches. Through an interdisciplinary lens combining dental science, evolutionary biology, and public health, this paper evaluates current practices, complications, cost implications, and shifting perspectives around third molar extraction.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
PageNo: 3028-3029

WISDOM TOOTH: THE VESTIGIAL DILEMMA

Available:https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182735

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