Radiographic profile of symptomatic impacted mandibular third molars in the Western Cape, South Africa
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Date
2005
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
It is common practice to remove impacted mandibular third molars due to pathology associated with these impactions. Alternatively, impactions can be treated conservatively through a closely guarded follow-up regiment. However, many symptoms associated with impacted third molars may be prevented by elective removal of potentially problematic teeth. To determine the risk of developing pathology associated with impacted mandibular third molars, a ransom sample of 200 pantomographs were analyzed displaying 324 impactions from patients who presented for treatment at the Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape.
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Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)
Keywords
Teeth, Extraction, Teeth, Impaction