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ReviewFrontiers in dental medicine2025

Classification and treatment of food impaction.

Wenxi Ma, Jianye Zhou, Bin Ma

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Review in Frontiers in dental medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Wenxi MaKey Lab Oral Dis Gansu Prov, Key Lab Stomatol, State Ethn Affairs Commiss, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Jianye ZhouKey Lab Oral Dis Gansu Prov, Key Lab Stomatol, State Ethn Affairs Commiss, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Bin MaKey Lab Oral Dis Gansu Prov, Key Lab Stomatol, State Ethn Affairs Commiss, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Food impaction is a prevalent dental issue where food becomes trapped in interproximal spaces or near restored teeth, leading to discomfort, periodontal disorders, and tooth wear. This review explores the classification and treatment of food impaction, focusing on vertical and horizontal types. Effective management necessitates a thorough examination of the underlying causes to determine the most suitable approach. Vertical impaction is typically addressed through restoring adjacent contacts, adjusting occlusion, reshaping teeth or prostheses, and modifying both adjacent and opposing teeth. Horizontal impaction is managed with periodontal therapy, gingival and papillary reconstruction, addressing dentition deficiencies, and promoting oral hygiene and healthy lifestyle habits. It is crucial to avoid iatrogenic factors as well. Despite advancements in classification and treatment approaches, several limitations persist, including insufficient personalized treatment planning, a lack of longitudinal studies, and inconsistent multidisciplinary collaboration. Future research should prioritize the development of personalized treatment strategies, long-term studies, and the application of innovative technologies to improve treatment outcomes and reduce the incidence of food impaction.

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food impactionoral orthodonticspreventionreviewtreatment

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PMID41018855
PMCPMC12463848

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