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What exactly does boney impacted tooth mean?
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Bone: Tooth is covered by bone, in contrast to a soft tissue impaction where it is covered by soft tissue.
Answered 7/28/2015
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Bony Impaction: The wisdom tooth is covered partially or completely by a layer of jaw bone. This condition requires complex removal techniques and recommended to be performed by an oral surgeon. Hope it helps.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Tooth covered: The tooth is covered by gum and bone. For best results with wisdom teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.
Answered 7/28/2015
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