A Retrospective Study of Correlation of Third Molar Impaction Pattern with Distal Caries in Abutting Second Molar
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Aim: To study distal caries prevalence in mandibular second molar and its relationship with mandibular third molar impaction pattern. Subject & Methodology: The study was cross-sectional, retrospective which assessed 500 digital panoramic radiographs of 469 patients. Observation & Results: The study involved 500 cases aged 18 to 59, with 66% presenting with decayed teeth and 59% experiencing pain; mesioangular was the most prevalent pattern of 3rd molar impaction, and a significant correlation (P = 0.001) was noted between caries in the abutting second molar and mesioangular 3rd molar impaction in class I and level B. Conclusion: The presence and type of impaction are definitely correlated with distal caries in mandibular second molar.
Authors: Kedar Kawsankar, Uma Mahindra, Lata Kale, Deepak Motwani, Rashmi Gaikwad, Nishigandha Pawar
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4409589305