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What is tooth impaction?

When a tooth is discolored due to enamel defects

When a tooth is loose and easily removable

When a tooth is fully erupted and properly positioned

When a tooth is partially or completely unerupted and malpositioned, making adequate eruption unlikely (correct)

What does it mean when a tooth fails to erupt on schedule?

The tooth is developing normally

The tooth is growing at an accelerated rate

The tooth is over-erupting beyond the normal position

The tooth is impacted and unable to emerge properly (correct)

What characterizes an impacted tooth?

Partially erupted and properly positioned

Unerupted, malpositioned, and embedded (correct)

Fully erupted and properly aligned

Loosely attached to the jawbone

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Tooth Impaction

Tooth impaction occurs when a tooth fails to erupt on schedule or in the correct position.
A tooth that fails to erupt on schedule is considered impacted, meaning it remains stuck in the gum tissue or bone.

Characteristics of Impacted Teeth

Impactation is characterized by the tooth being blocked or stuck in the gum tissue or bone, preventing it from emerging properly.

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Test your knowledge of dental health with this quiz on tooth impaction. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition where a tooth is unable to properly erupt and becomes malpositioned against other teeth or tissue.