Excluding third molars, which tooth is most frequently impacted?

  • Correct answer

    Maxillary canine

  • Mandibular canine

  • Mandibular second premolar

  • Maxillary central incisor

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  • After third molars, the maxillary canine is the most commonly impacted tooth. It is usually displaced palatally. Mandibular second premolars are impacted less often.

    Source: Hupp, Ellis and Tucker, Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — oneguy

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