Maxillary third molar & Canine impaction

What is the most common tooth to be impacted in the maxilla?

• Maxillary third molar
• Maxillary first molar
• Maxillary second molar
• Canine

What is the most common cause of canine impaction?

• Trauma
• Malposition
• Ectopic eruption
• Genetic predisposition

Which of the following methods is NOT used to extract an impacted maxillary third molar?

• Surgical extraction
• Orthodontic extraction
• Intraoral approach
• Transoral approach

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of maxillary third molar extraction?

• Damage to adjacent teeth
• Infection
• Facial nerve injury
• Loss of taste

What is the most common surgical approach for canine impaction removal?

• Extraoral
• Intraoral
• Transoral
• Transcranial

Which of the following factors does NOT increase the risk of complications during canine impaction removal?

• Age of patient
• Presence of infection
• Anatomical variations
• Degree of impaction

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of canine impaction?

• Swelling of the gums
• Pain on biting
• Difficulty opening the mouth
• Fever

How long is the average recovery time after maxillary third molar extraction?

• 1-2 days
• 3-5 days
• 1 week
• 2 weeks

Which of the following is NOT a potential post-operative complication of canine impaction removal?

• Infection
• Nerve injury
• Dry socket
• Bleeding

What is the most common method of canine impaction removal?

• Orthodontic traction
• Surgical extraction
• Non-surgical extraction
• Transcranial approach