scholarly journals Radiographic assessment of impacted mandibular third molars

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-98
Author(s):  
Pankaj Kukreja ◽  
Fahd Nasser Al Qahtani ◽  
Ahad Fahd Al Qahtani ◽  
Modi Fahd Al Qahtani ◽  
Majedah Fahd Al Qahtani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mandibular Canal ◽  
Lingual Nerve ◽  
Structural Systems ◽  
Imaging Method ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Radiographic Assessment ◽  
Lower Jaw ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
Crown Roots

The surgical remedy of problems related to lower jaw 3 molars is related to common surgical risks like contamination, haemorrhage, pain and swelling. Certain unique risks are related with such surgery, specifically inferior alveolar and lingual nerve harm as these are adjacent vital structures. Risk assessment calls for an entire understanding of dental factors that can impact the care of these characteristic structures. Preoperative radiographic assessment warrants to provide data about the tooth itself, its encompassing bone, the neighbouring dentition, and related anatomical structural systems. Parameters that ought to be assessed are level of impaction, root formulations, angulation of the enamel, number of roots, root morphology, related pathology and, most importantly, the relation some of the crown/roots and the mandibular canal. An appropriate imaging method for 3 molars ought to display the complete 3rd molar and the mandibular canal below it. In this mini review, we elaborate on the generally used radiographic assessment methods of mandibular 3rd molars.

scholarly journals Prevalence of mandibular third molar impaction pattern in a private dental clinic of Sultanpur Lodhi

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Pushappreet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Third Molar ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Radiographic Assessment ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Impacted Tooth ◽  
Mandibular Third Molar ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
Tooth Number ◽  
Mandibular Third Molars

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Mandibular third molar is the most commonly impacted tooth, and its removal is a frequently performed dentoalveolar procedure. It is important to know the prevalence rate in a particular community.</p><p><strong>Objective:</strong> This article aims at evaluation of angulation, ramus relationship and depth of impacted mandibular third molars among patients visiting a private dental clinic in Sultanpur Lodhi.</p><p><strong>Methodology:</strong> 150 patients presenting with 228 cases of lower third molar impaction were included within this study. IOPAR and where necessary, OPG was used for radiographic assessment. Age, sex and tooth number were recorded in each patient on a specially designed performa. Angulation was determined using winter’s method whereas assessment of ramus relationship and depth was done using Pell and Gregory's method.</p><p><strong>Results and Conclusion: </strong>The age of patients ranged from 21-43 years with mean age of 26.6 years. Males showed preponderance to mandibular M3 impaction (54%) in our study, and right side was found more frequently involved (53%). Radiographic assessment revealed that mesioangular impaction (45.2%) was the most prevalent angular pattern followed by vertical, distoangular and horizontal types, and Class 2 Position A (29.4%) most common and Class 1 Position C the least common type of impaction depth and ramus relationship.</p>

scholarly journals Pattern of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Teeth in Rangpur Region, Bangladesh: A Radiological Evaluation

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Md Rubayet Alam Prodhan ◽  
Md Shahidul Islam ◽  
Rifat Rezwana ◽  
Md Moynul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Third Molar ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Radiographic Assessment ◽  
Impacted Tooth ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molar ◽  
Mandibular Third Molar ◽  
Molar Teeth ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
Mandibular Third Molars

Background: Third molar is the most commonly impacted tooth in the oral cavity and accounts for large of all impactions. The most common complication in the extraction of the third mandibular molars is nerve and vessels damage. Therefore, thorough radiographic assessment is a necessary to avoid these surgical complications. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the frequency, angulation, depth of the impacted mandibular third molars and its relationship with ramus on radiographs. Materials and Methods: This study comprised 800 orthopantomograms (OPGs) of patients attending different dental clinics and hospitals in Rangpur region, Bangladesh between June 2014 to May 2015. Panoromic Radiographic assessment was carried out to evaluate the pattern of third molar impaction in terms of age, gender, angulation of impaction, level of eruption and available retromolar space using panoramic radiographs and Pell & Gregory classification. Results: A total of 314 radiographic third molar areas were found in this study, out of them 137 belong to male patients and 177 belong to the female patients. The mesio angular types of angulation was most prevalent (46%) whereas distoangular was rare (5%) in our study. In relation to anterior border of the ramus of mandible Level B 52% and Class II 59% were the most common pattern of impaction. The female tends to be dominant as compared to male & the maximum number (35%) of impacted third molars are found in an age group of 38 years and above. Conclusion: Panoramic radiographs can be used as reliable investigation for evaluation of impacted mandibular third molar. KYAMC Journal.2021;12(01): 08-13

Orthodontic Extraction of High-Risk Impacted Mandibular Third Molars in Close Proximity to the Mandibular Canal: A Systematic Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (9) ◽  
pp. 1672-1685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmood Reza Kalantar Motamedi ◽  
Majid Heidarpour ◽  
Sara Siadat ◽  
Alimohammad Kalantar Motamedi ◽  
Ali Akbar Bahreman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Mandibular Canal ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
Mandibular Third Molars

scholarly journals Wisdom Tooth—Complications in Extraction

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishi Singh ◽  
Amiya Agrawal ◽  
Arvind Yadav ◽  
Siddhartha Chandel ◽  
Ankita Singhal
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Lingual Nerve ◽  
Root Tip ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Wisdom Tooth ◽  
Mandibular Third Molar ◽  
Alveolar Osteitis ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
Mandibular Third Molars

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to analyze the incidence of complications in a group of 171 patients in whom extractions of impacted mandibular third molar have been performed by two oral surgeons between the period April 2010 and March 2012. This retrospective study comprises evaluation of 270 impacted mandibular third molars which were classified into two groups A and B on the basis of procedure of osteotomy only and osteotomy and odontotomy both respectively. Total no of complications reported were 40 (14.81%). Maximum no of cases reported alveolar osteitis (AO) (11.11%) while other complications reported root tip fractures (2.22%), lingual nerve parasthesia and TMJ problems (each 0.74%) in descending frequency. Conclusion drawn is that the risk of complications in extractions of impacted mandibular third molars always exists, and extractions associated with both osteotomy and odontotomy are associated with higher risk of complications. How to cite this article Agrawal A, Yadav A, Chandel S, Singh N, Singhal A. Wisdom Tooth—Complications in Extraction. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(1):34-36.

scholarly journals Comparison of Digital OPG and CBCT in Assessment of Risk Factors Associated with Inferior Nerve Injury during Mandibular Third Molar Surgery

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2282
Author(s):  
Rakhi Issrani ◽  
Namdeo Prabhu ◽  
Mohammed Sghaireen ◽  
Hasna Rasheed Alshubrmi ◽  
Amal Mohamed Alanazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Alveolar Nerve ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Mandibular Canal ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Impacted Third Molar ◽  
Mandibular Third Molar ◽  
Mandibular Molar ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
Mandibular Third Molars

Background: Pre-operative radiographic assessment of the anatomical relationship between the roots of the mandibular third molar and the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a must to minimize the risk of IAN injury during surgery. Objectives: To compare the radiographic signs of digital orthopantomogram (OPG) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). An additional objective was to assess the cortex status between the mandibular canal and third molar on CBCT images in relation to the demographic characteristics, region (right or left side), and angulation of mandibular molar. Methodology: In this retrospective study, a total of 350 impacted mandibular third molars with a close relationship between the inferior alveolar canal (IAC) and impacted mandibular third molars on digital OPG were further referred for CBCT imaging for assessment of the position of the mandibular canal. The study was conducted between August 2018 and February 2020. Digital OPGs were evaluated for radiographic signs like interruption of the mandibular canal wall, darkening of the roots, diversion of the mandibular canal, and narrowing of the mandibular canal. The age and sex of patients, site of impacted third molar, Winter’s classification of mandibular third molar, position of IAC relative to impacted molar, and the radiographic markers of OPG were assessed for cortical integrity using CBCT. Chi square testing was applied to study the values of difference and binomial logistic regression was done to assess the factors associated with cortication. Statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: Among 350 patients, 207 (59.1%) were male and 143 (40.9%) were female with a mean age of 36.8 years. The most common OPG sign was interruption of white line, seen in 179 (51.1%) cases. In total, 246 cases (70.3%) showed an absence of canal cortication between the mandibular canal and the impacted third molar on CBCT images. Cortication was observed in all cases with a combination of panoramic signs which was statistically significant (p = 0.047). Cortication was observed in 85 (50.6%) cases where IAC was positioned on the buccal side, 11 (16.9%) in cases of inferiorly positioned IAC, and just 8 (7.6%) for cases of lingually positioned IAC which was statistically significant (p = 0.003). Statistically insignificant (p > 0.05) results were noted for cortex status in CBCT images with regards to the age, sex, site, and angulation of impacted third molars. Conclusion: CBCT imaging is highly recommended for those cases where diversion of the mandibular canal is observed on OPG and when the roots are present between canals.

scholarly journals Accuracy of Panoramic Radiograph in Assessment of the Relationship Between Mandibular Canal and Impacted Third Molars

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 322-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weeraya Tantanapornkul ◽  
Darika Mavin ◽  
Jaruthai Prapaiphittayakun ◽  
Natnicha Phipatboonyarat ◽  
Wanchanok Julphantong
Keyword(s):  
Direct Contact ◽  
Digital Images ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Mandibular Canal ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Canal Wall ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The relationship between impacted mandibular third molar and mandibular canal is important for removal of this tooth. Panoramic radiography is one of the commonly used diagnostic tools for evaluating the relationship of these two structures. Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy of panoramic radiographic findings in predicting direct contact between mandibular canal and impacted third molars on 3D digital images, and to define panoramic criterion in predicting direct contact between the two structures. Methods: Two observers examined panoramic radiographs of 178 patients (256 impacted mandibular third molars). Panoramic findings of interruption of mandibular canal wall, isolated or with darkening of third molar root, diversion of mandibular canal and narrowing of third molar root were evaluated for 3D digital radiography. Direct contact between mandibular canal and impacted third molars on 3D digital images was then correlated with panoramic findings. Panoramic criterion was also defined in predicting direct contact between the two structures. Results: Panoramic findings of interruption of mandibular canal wall, isolated or with darkening of third molar root were statistically significantly correlated with direct contact between mandibular canal and impacted third molars on 3D digital images (p < 0.005), and were defined as panoramic criteria in predicting direct contact between the two structures. Conclusion: Interruption of mandibular canal wall, isolated or with darkening of third molar root observed on panoramic radiographs were effective in predicting direct contact between mandibular canal and impacted third molars on 3D digital images. Panoramic radiography is one of the efficient diagnostic tools for pre-operative assessment of impacted mandibular third molars.

scholarly journals Assessment of Lingual Nerve Paresthesia after Removal of Mandibular Third Molar

2021 ◽  
pp. 253-259
Author(s):  
V. Usha ◽  
G. Rajabackiyam ◽  
K. Prabhu Sankar ◽  
Varun Muthuraman ◽  
Aravind Christo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Resorption ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Lingual Nerve ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Mandibular Third Molar ◽  
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽  
The Common ◽  
Mandibular Third Molars

Surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars are the most commonly performed minor surgical procedures by maxillofacial surgeon. If not treated can lead to few complications like pericoronitis, root resorption of second molar, caries of second molar, cyst and tumours can arise from them. The common complications include swelling, hematoma, trismus and lingual nerve injuries. In this article 1000 cases of various types impactions were surgically operated and assessment of lingual nerve injury was done.

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