Parker, M.E.Morkel, J.A.Norval, E.J.GQirreish, Emad Eddin Yacob JumaDept. of Diagnostics and RadiologyFaculty of Dentistry2013-07-192024-06-042007/04/202007/04/202013-07-192024-06-042005https://hdl.handle.net/10566/15811Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)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.enTeethExtractionTeethImpactionThesisUniversity of the Western Cape