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Radiology
The scientist who discovered that caries was the most common cause of extraction of teeth was Allen.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
A bull's eye appearance on an IOPA film suggests that the tooth is
lingually placed with its occlusal surface facing the tongue, which is
characteristic of a lingual impaction of a mandibular third molar.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Asymptomatic impacted molars are typically monitored with regular dental check-ups. Extraction is recommended if the impacted tooth is causing pain, infection, cyst formation, damage to adjacent teeth, or if it interferes with orthodontic treat