Question 40 · LDEK · Impacted teeth
The therapeutic indications for the removal of the impacted lower third molar include:
1) functional uselessness;
2) impacted third lower molar located in the line or near the line of the fracture;
3) recurring inflammations;
4) follicular cysts developing around the crown of the unerupted lower third molar;
5) caries in the third or second molar;
6) neuralgic pain.
The correct answer is:
2) impacted third lower molar located in the line or near the line of the fracture;
3) recurring inflammations;
4) follicular cysts developing around the crown of the unerupted lower third molar;
5) caries in the third or second molar;
6) neuralgic pain.
The correct answer is:
- A. all the above.
- B. 1,2,5,6.
- C. 2,4,6.
- D. 3,4,5,6.
- E. 1,5.
Hint
Therapeutic indications apply when the tooth has already caused disease; the remaining reasons are prophylactic or trauma-related.
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