In most cases, an erupted upper third molar (on the same side as the lower third molar) was also removed by forceps extraction: upper right (32%, 30) or upper left (25%, 23).

The forceps can also be used even if the tooth is severely decayed or rotted, according to Richard Golden, ... The instruments can be purchased in standard or third-molar sets of four, priced about $1 ...

When a tooth growing out from its bud in the jawbone gets trapped—either in the bone itself or between other teeth—dentists say that it is "impacted." The problem occurs ...

Objective This study investigated whether oral contraceptive use affects the incidence of complications (pain, trismus, dry socket) in women undergoing removal of impacted mandibular third molars.