They are not needed (we have enough teeth without them) and there is no room for them. Almost everyone needs to get them removed. They are more of a pain (literally) than they are worth.
wisdom teeth
Vestigial structures are anatomical features that have lost their original function in the course of evolution. These structures are a result of changes in the organism's environment or behavior, rendering them unnecessary. Examples in humans include the appendix and wisdom teeth.
A.Vestigial :)
vestigial organs like the appendix which is vestigial in man
Humans: the appendix, wisdom teeth, and ear muscles are examples of vestigial structures. Whales: hip bones and hind limb remnants are vestigial structures in whales. Pythons: pelvic spurs, remnants of hind limbs, are vestigial structures in pythons.
Wisdom teeth have nothing to do with thinking. They are probably called that because they appear later on in life when one is supposed to be "wise". They are vestigial and serve no purpose whatsoever. Just like our tail bone is a vestigial organ so are the wisdom teeth in man.
Vestigial structures. These are remnants of organs or body parts that have lost their original function through evolution. Examples include the human appendix and wisdom teeth.
Vestigial StructureA vestigial structure is a structure that appears to no longer have a use in the body.
Vestigial structures are body parts or organs that have become reduced in size or function due to evolution and no longer serve their original purpose. These structures are remnants of ancestral traits that were once useful but are no longer essential for survival. Examples in humans include the appendix and wisdom teeth.
There are several vestigial organs in the human body, including the appendix, wisdom teeth, and the coccyx (tailbone). The exact number of vestigial organs may vary depending on interpretation and definition.
Wisdom teeth are vestigial organs, which are organs that have lost their original or primary function. Wisdom teeth were used when humans had a primarily vegetative diet and needed to chew through thick vegetation. Rather than an example of evolution taking place, wisdom teeth reveal the remains of evolution.
The appendix is the best example of a vestigial organ.