Prevalence of Impacted Third Molar Teeth and Commonly Extracted Third Molars: A Cross-Sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcraniomaxillofacsurgrehab.2022.735Keywords:
Third Molars, Extraction, Impacted Teeth, Surgical Removal, PrevalenceAbstract
Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the Prevalence of third molar impaction and commonly extracted third molar teeth in the south Indian population.
Materials and methods: This study was randomly done with 2000 patients case history details who underwent surgical extraction of impacted third molar over a period of time. Data were collected and prevalence of age and gender were identified and diagnosis was tabulated along with their age and gender in excel sheet. Data tabulated in excel sheet was transferred to SPSS software for software analysis. Based on analysis, results were tabulated.
Results: Most of the patient who underwent extraction of third molar were aged between 25-50 years (1303). Most of the patients were males (1084). Most prevalent tooth to be extracted is Mandibular left third molar 38 (918).
Conclusion: This is the first retrospective study found the prevalence of third molar impaction and most commonly extracted third molar. The high prevalence found among the male patients aged between 25-50 years, conveys the need to increase awareness among dental professionals
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