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Can a wisdom tooth grow into the space where a molar was extracted?
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Yes: It can take the place of the last molar.
Answered 10/29/2015
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It can: grow into the space of the second molar, but it may not be upright, causing a periodontal defect in that area.
Answered 10/29/2015
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