Mandibular third molar impactions in Puducherry South India – A descriptive cross- sectional study for one year.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim and objective: To evaluate the prevalence and patterns of third molar impactions treated in IGMC&RI Materials and methods: Patient treatment records of 150 pts and IOPA were retrieved and analysed for demographic data, type of impaction, aetiology for removal, side of impaction and pathology associated with third molars. Results: The results proved that vertical is the most common type of impaction, Male more affected than Females , Right side more affected than Left ,Pericoronitis is the most common aetiology and the most common pathology is caries in the second molar.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. S. Devakumari MDS, Neil Dominic MDS
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