Although third molars have similarities with other teeth in the dental arch, in particular
molars, they are significantly different in many important ways. They have less functionality
than other teeth, are less likely to erupt and contribute to the mastication of food,
and have a greater frequency and severity of disease compared with other teeth in
the dental arch.
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