Impacted Tooth (Noun)
Meaning
A disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- An impacted tooth requires surgical intervention to emerge properly and avoid any further complications.
- Many cases of impacted teeth cause severe pain and discomfort for the patient until treated.
- Wisdom teeth are the most common type of impacted tooth due to their position at the back of the mouth.
- The dentist specialists conducted X-rays and determined the presence of an impacted tooth in the patient's lower jaw.
- Early detection of an impacted tooth is essential for preventing cysts and tumors that can form around it.