![Horizontal Impaction always requires extraction Wisdom Teeth Horizontal Impaction](images/wis1.jpg)
Horizontal Impaction is a severe condition that always requires extraction
![Vertical Impaction often requires extraction Wisdom Teeth Vertical Impaction](images/wis2.jpg)
Vertically Impacted teeth may erupt, but is painful and can damage or crowd adjacent teeth
![Mesial Impaction is the most common condition requiring extraction Wisdom Teeth Mesial Impaction](images/wis3.jpg)
Mesial Impaction is the most common condition requiring extraction.
![Distal Impaction is angled back Wisdom Teeth Distal Impaction](images/wis4.jpg)
Distal Impaction is when the wisdom tooth is angled towards the rear of the mouth.