Which of the following statement can be related to wisdom tooth?

It is a third set of molar

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It is a final set of molar

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It is used for biting

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It is a type of canine teeth

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Solution

The correct option is A It is a third set of molar
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal.
So, the correct answer is 'It is a third set of molar'.

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