Radiographic study of the third molar in Senegalese population
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Maxillofacial Imaging - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Aim The aim was to study the status of the third molar in a Senegalese population using panoramic radiographyMaterials and Methods The study covered 183 patients aged 20 to 45 years who came to the Department of Dentistry for consultation After a clinical examination each patient was given a panoramic xray The variables of the third molar studied were agenesis impacted status angle inclination of the third mandibular molarResults Of the 732 third molars explored 766 n561 were anatomically well implanted on the dental arch The prevalence of agenesis of the third molar in the study sample was 69 n50 and it was higher at the maxillary with 71 On the other hand the third molars impacted represented 128 n94 and they were more important at the mandible with 137 Extraction was more frequent in the third mandibular molar Mesioangulation was the most common patternConclusion This study provided an overview of the prevalence of agenesis of the third molar and the value of panoramic radiography in the third molar study Keywords Agenesis Impacted tooth Panoramic radiography Third molars
Authors and Affiliations
NDIAYE Mamadou Lamine, SOUMBOUNDOU Sankoung, DIATTA Mamadou, NDIAY Fallou, TOURE Babacar
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