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    What are wisdom teeth more scientifically known as?

    Question #105075. Asked by armindasantana. (Apr 26 09 2:07 PM)


    golden0000

    		mandibular and maxillary third molars


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisdom_teeth


    Apr 26 09, 2:09 PM
    zbeckabee

    		The last teeth to develop and erupt into the jaws are called the third molars. Third molars usually erupt in the late teen years, which coincides with passage into adulthood and is referred to by some as the age of wisdom; hence "wisdom teeth".

    http://www.oralsurgerycare.com/wisdomteeth.html

    Apr 26 09, 4:08 PM

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