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| Year : 2023 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 46-50 |
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Prevalence and pattern of third molars impaction: A retrospective radiographic study
Ramizu Bin Shaari1, Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi1, Ameera Kamal Khaleel2, Ali Sultan AlRifai2
1 School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
2 Department of Dentistry, Al-Amal University College for Specialized Medical Sciences, Karbala, Iraq
Correspondence Address:
Prof. Ali Sultan AlRifai
College of Dentistry, University of Ahl al-Bayt, Karbala
Iraq
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/japtr.japtr_489_22
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Third molar impaction is considered a prevalent issue. The research aimed to study the pervasiveness and pattern of impaction in Karbala/Iraqi population. Orthopantomograms were studied regarding its angulation, impaction depth, and correlation with ramus. The outcomes manifested that the prevalence of 3rd impacted molars was 34.71%, with the proportion of male to female as 0.83:1. Impacted mandibular 3rd molars were significantly encountered. The prevalence of vertical angulation, mesioangular, horizontal, and inverted were significantly associated with the impacted mandibular 3rd molars (P < 0.05). However, the prevalence of distoangular and bucco/lingual was significantly associated (P < 0.05) with the upper impacted 3rd molars. Level C of impaction was significantly (P < 0.05) the most typical level in the maxilla impacted the 3rd molar, and level A and level B of impaction were significantly (P < 0.05) the most prevalent level correlated with the mandibular 3rd molar impaction. Class II was significantly (P < 0.05) the frequently occurring condition subsequent to Classes III and I. In conclusion, the impaction of 3rd molars was significantly predominant in females and lower jaw. The vertical angulation, level C of impaction associated with maxillary 3rd molars and levels A and B of impaction related with mandibular 3rd molars, and Class II are the most encountered conditions.
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