Assessment of the Third Molar Using Panoramic Radiographs in a Sample of Syrian Patients
1 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery MSc, Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Dentistry, Manara University, Latakia, Syria
2 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Latakia, Syria;
3 Orthodontics Phd Student, Faculty of Dentistry, Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria;
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Received: 1 Jul 2023 / Accepted: 21 Dec 2023 / Published: 15 Jan 2024
Abstract
Purpose: To study the characteristics of the third molar by panoramic radiography in a sample of Syrian patients. Materials and methods: We analyzed 335 panoramic radiographs of Syrian patients with at least one third molar. The sample consisted of 169 males (50.5%) and 166 females (49.5%). Third molars were classified according to Pell and Gregory’s classification and Winter’s classification. Results: The incidence of impaction was higher among females than males. The most common pattern was of vertically mandibular third molars at level A and class II, followed by vertically maxillary third molars at level B. Conclusions: The early diagnosis of impacted third molars by panoramic radiographs is useful for determining the position and depth of these molars and for proper planning for extraction.
Keywords: third molar; impacted tooth; panoramic radiography
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Shqera, A.Y.; Ali, A.S.; Haffaf, R.A. Assessment of the Third Molar Using Panoramic Radiographs in a Sample of Syrian Patients. Timisoara_Med 2024, 2023, 1.
Shqera AY, Ali AS, Haffaf RA. Assessment of the Third Molar Using Panoramic Radiographs in a Sample of Syrian Patients. Timisoara Medical Journal. 2024; 2023(2):1.
Shqera, Ali Yusuf; Ali, Afraa Samee; Haffaf, Radwan Aziz. 2024. "Assessment of the Third Molar Using Panoramic Radiographs in a Sample of Syrian Patients." Timisoara_Med 2023, no. 2: 1.
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