Has the literature thoroughly categorized the lower third molars? A new classification of the various lower third molar root forms for a better understanding of their morphology / ¿La literatura ha categorizado minuciosamente los terceros molares inferiores? Una nueva clasificación de las diversas formas radiculares del tercer molar inferior para una mejor comprensión de su morfología

SUMMARY: Impacted lower third molars (IL3M) have different root shapes and numbers. This study aimed to create a classification for IL3M root forms, that should aid in understanding roots morphology. A retrospective cross-sectional study on patients had IL3M at the university clinics between 2017 and 2019. Panoramic radiographs were retrieved to classify the roots into fused roots (FR): one or two roots connected from furcation to apices, and separated roots (SR): two or more roots not connected from furcation to apical third, and each type has different forms. Statistical analysis was done by Chi-Square test. Five-hundred patients, males (54.6 %) and females (45.4 %) were included. SR were in 591 teeth (75.5 %), and FR in 192 teeth (24.5 %). Statistically significant associations emerged between SR and males (60 %) and between FR and females (66 %) (p = .000). SR forms were straight (45.8 %), joined roots (28.2 %), one straight and one curved (13.3 %), roots curved distal (9.1 %), roots curved mesial (2.5 %), and more than two roots (0.3 %). FR forms were straight (87.5 %), curved distal (9.4 %), S-shaped (2.1 %), and curved mesial (1 %). The common angulations of IL3M with SR were vertical (39 %) followed by mesioangular (25.7 %), while FR were mostly vertical (39.1 %) or horizontal (23.9 %). The classification is applicable on panoramic radiographs, and complements Winter and Pell & Gregory to provide a better description of IL3M status by adding root morphology to the angulation, occlusal, and ramus relationship.

Los terceros molares inferiores impactados (3MII) tienen diferentes formas y números de raíces. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo crear una clasificación para las formas de raíz 3MII, que debería ayudar a comprender la morfología de las raíces. Realizamos un estudio transversal retrospectivo de pacientes con 3MII en las clínicas universitarias entre 2017 y 2019. Se recuperaron radiografías panorámicas para clasificar las raíces en raíces fusionadas (RF): una o dos raíces conectadas desde la zona de furca a los ápices y raíces separadas (RS): dos o más raíces no conectadas desde la bifurcación al tercio apical, y cada tipo con formas diferentes. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante la prueba Chi-Cuadrado. Se incluyeron 500 pacientes, hombres (54,6 %) y mujeres (45,4 %). RS se observó en 591 dientes (75,5 %) y RF en 192 dientes (24,5 %). Surgieron asociaciones estadísticamente significativas entre RS y hombres (60 %) y entre RF y mujeres (66 %) (p = .000). Las formas de RS eran rectas (45,8 %), raíces unidas (28,2 %), una recta y una curva (13,3 %), raíces curvas distales (9,1 %), raíces curvas mesiales (2,5 %) y más de dos raíces (0,3 %).). Las formas RF eran rectas (87,5 %), curvas distales (9,4 %), en forma de S (2,1 %) y curvas mesiales (1 %). Las angulaciones comunes de 3MII con RS fueron verticales (39 %), seguidas de mesioangular (25,7 %), mientras que RF fueron mayoritariamente verticales (39,1 %) u horizontales (23,9 %). La clasificación es aplicable en radiografías panorámicas y complementa a Winter y Pell & Gregory para proporcionar una mejor descripción del estado de 3MII al agregar la morfología de la raíz a la relación de angulación, oclusal y rama.

Instrumental piezoeléctrico en comparación a instrumental rotatorio convencional para la exodoncia de terceros molares mandibulares / Piezoelectric bone surgery versus conventional rotatory system for lower third molar surgery

RESUMEN: Introducción: Tradicionalmente la osteotomía requerida en la exodoncia de terceros molares mandibulares incluidos o semi-incluidos ha sido realizada con instrumental manual o rotatorio. Con el advenimiento de la técnica ultrasónica de la cirugía piezoeléctrica, se hace necesario comparar la seguridad y efectividad de ambas técnicas. Métodos: Realizamos una búsqueda en Epistemonikos, la mayor base de datos de revisiones sistemáticas en salud, la cual es mantenida mediante el cribado de múltiples fuentes de información, incluyendo MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, entre otras. Extrajimos los datos desde las revisiones identificadas, analizamos los datos de los estudios primarios, realizamos un metanálisis y preparamos una tabla de resumen de los resultados utilizando el método GRADE. Resultados y conclusiones: Identificamos ocho revisiones sistemáticas que en conjunto incluyeron 22 estudios primarios, de los cuales 12 corresponden a ensayos clínicos aleatorizados. Concluimos que el uso de instrumental piezoeléctrico en comparación con el instrumental rotatorio convencional podría aumentar el tiempo quirúrgico y podría disminuir el dolor temprano y tardío, junto con el edema al día siete, pero la certeza de la evidencia es baja. Por otra parte, el uso de instrumental piezoeléctrico podría resultar en poca o nula diferencia en el desarrollo de alteraciones neurológicas postoperatorias ya que la certeza de la evidencia es baja. Además, el uso de piezoeléctrico probablemente resulte en poca o nula diferencia en la apertura bucal.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Traditionally, osteotomy techniques required in exodontia of included or semi-included mandibular third molars has been performed with manual or rotary instruments. With the advent of the ultrasonic technique of piezoelectric surgery, it is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of both osteotomy techniques. Methods: We searched in Epistemonikos, the largest database of systematic reviews in health, which is maintained by screening multiple information sources, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, among others. We extracted data from the systematic reviews, reanalyzed primary studies' data, conducted a meta-analysis and generated a summary of findings table using the GRADE approach. Results and conclusions: We identified eight systematic reviews that together included 22 primary studies overall, of which 12 were randomized trials. We conclude that the use of piezoelectric surgery compared with conventional rotary instruments may increase operative time and reduce early and late pain, along with edema at day seven, but the certainty of the evidence is low. On the other hand, the use of piezoelectric instrumentation may result in little or no difference in the development of postoperative neurologic disturbances as the certainty of the evidence is low. Also, piezoelectric use probably makes little or no differences in mouth opening.

Desplazamiento del tercer molar inferior al espacio submaxilar: presentación de dos casos clínicos / Displacement of the third molar bottom to the submaxilar space: presentation of two clinical cases

Los desplazamientos del tercer molar inferior a espacios extraorales constituyen un accidente poco común, sin embargo, pueden acarrear graves consecuencias a la salud del paciente. Se presentan dos casos clínicos, donde se describe la exéresis de terceros molares inferiores alojados en el espacio submaxilar, a través de un abordaje cervical (AU)

The displacement of lower third molars to extra-spaces are a rare accident, however, they can have serious consequences to the health of the patientTwo cases where excision of third molars staying in the submandibular space is described through a cervical approach are presented (AU)

Anatomical positions of the inferior dental canal and its relationship with impacted lower third molars in 18-to 29-year-old Ecuadorians

The third molars are the dental organs with the most variations in terms of their formation and time of eruption, which can cause several pathologies. The incidence of third molar impaction varies between 20% and 30%, with predominance in females. Through the inferior dental canal, goes the inferior dental nerve to innervate the molars and lower premolars. Recent studies on variations in the position of the lower dental canal have shown a low incidence of variations. Objective: To determine the prevalence of anatomical variations of the inferior dental canal in relation to impacted lower third molars, by means of digital image analysis in patients who attended the X-Ray Imaging Center in Azogues in 2016. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on patients who attended the center X-Ray Imaging Center in Azogues in 2016. The following variables were analyzed: sex, age, variation of the position of the inferior dental canal in relation to the third impacted molar, the radiographic details according to the Monaco classification, and tooth position according to the Winter classification. In total, 64 radiographs were analyzed. Results: It was found that 5% of participants showed no relation of the inferior dental canal with the lower third molar, 72% had a relation of the dental canal with the third molar, and 23% presented with absence of the third molar. According to the Winter classification, the prevalence was 53% mesioangular, 18% horizontal, 19% vertical, 6% vestibuloversion, and 4% inverted. Conclusion: The third molars present high indexes of relation with the inferior dental canal in 18- to 29-year-old Ecuadorians

Efficacy of ketoprofen with or without omeprazole for pain and inflammation control after third molar removal

Abstract In view of the gastrointestinal problems generated by the ketoprofen use, the ketoprofen association with omeprazole is available on the market. However, this association efficacy in acute pain control has not been established. Bilateral extraction of lower third molars in similar positions is currently the most used model for the evaluation and investigation of the efficacy and pharmacological effects of new compounds for the treatment of acute postoperative pain. The randomized and crossover study consisted in evaluating the clinical efficacy of therapy performed by ketoprofen 100 mg (twice daily-b.i.d.) versus ketoprofen 200 mg + omeprazole 20 mg (once daily-q.d.) to pain, swelling and trismus control in the bilateral extraction model of lower third molars in similar positions in two different appointments, in 50 volunteers. Volunteers reported significantly less postoperative pain at various post-operative periods and consumed less rescue analgesic medication (acetaminophen 750 mg) throughout the study when they took the combination of ketoprofen 200 mg + omeprazole 20 mg (q.d.). Following administration of both study drugs, no gastrointestinal adverse reactions were reported by volunteers. Furthermore, the evaluations of the drugs in pain control by the volunteers were significantly favorable to ketoprofen 200 mg + omeprazole 20 mg (q.d.). For swelling and trismus control, the treatments presented similar results. In conclusion, when volunteers took ketoprofen 200 mg + omeprazole 20 mg (q.d.), they reported significantly less postoperative pain at various post-surgical periods and consumed less rescue analgesic medication throughout the study compared with ketoprofen 100 mg (b.i.d).

Resumo Em vista dos problemas gastrointestinais gerados pelo uso do cetoprofeno, a associação do cetoprofeno com o omeprazol está disponível no mercado. No entanto, esta eficácia de associação no controle da dor aguda não foi estabelecida. A extração bilateral de terceiros molares inferiores em posições semelhantes é atualmente o modelo mais utilizado para a avaliação e investigação da eficácia e efeitos farmacológicos de novos compostos para o tratamento da dor aguda pós-operatória. O estudo randomizado e cruzado consistiu na avaliação da eficácia clínica da terapia com cetoprofeno 100 mg (duas vezes ao dia-b.i.d.) versus cetoprofeno 200 mg + omeprazol 20 mg (uma vez ao dia-q.d.) para o controle da dor, do edema e do trismo no modelo bilateral de terceiros molares inferiores em posições semelhantes em duas consultas diferentes, em 50 voluntários. Os voluntários relataram significativamente menos dor pós-operatória em vários períodos pós-operatórios e consumiram menos medicação analgésica de socorro (acetaminofeno 750 mg) durante todo o estudo quando tomaram a combinação de 200 mg de cetoprofeno + 20 mg de omeprazol (q.d.). Após a administração de ambas as drogas do estudo, nenhuma reação adversa gastrointestinal foi relatada pelos voluntários. Além disso, as avaliações das drogas no controle da dor pelos voluntários foram significativamente favoráveis ​​ao cetoprofeno 200 mg + omeprazol 20 mg (q.d.). Para o controle do edema e do trismo, os tratamentos apresentaram resultados semelhantes. Em conclusão, quando os voluntários tomaram 200 mg de cetoprofeno + 20 mg de omeprazol (q.d.), eles relataram significativamente menos dor pós-operatória em vários períodos pós-cirúrgicos e consumiram menos medicação analgésica de socorro durante o estudo comparado com 100 mg de cetoprofeno (b.i.d).

Avaliação da eficácia dos anestésicos locais articaína, bupivacaína, lidocaína e mepivacaína em cirurgias para extração de terceiros molares inferiores / Evaluation of the effectiveness of local anesthetics articaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine and mepivacaine for impacted lower third molars removal

Introdução: os procedimentos odontológicos são comumente relacionados à dor e ao desconforto. Em função disso, a maioria dos pacientes apresenta diferentes graus de ansiedade e medo que podem prejudicar a realização do tratamento. Visando controlar a dor e a ansiedade desses pacientes, cada vez mais estão surgindo estudos relacionados aos fármacos utilizados em Odontologia, dentre eles os anestésicos locais. Objetivo: comparar a eficácia dos anestésicos locais articaína, bupivacaína, lidocaína e mepivacaína em cirurgias para extração de terceiros molares inferiores de acordo com tempo de indução, tempo de duração, quantidade de tubetes ministrados e intensidade de dor pós-operatória. Métodos: foram selecionados 60 pacientes que apresentavam terceiros molares inferiores em posição simétrica com indicação para extração. Esses pacientes foram divididos em 4 grupos de 15 indivíduos. Cada grupo recebeu um dos quatro tipos de anestésicos locais de maneira aleatória. As cirurgias foram realizadas por dois cirurgiões-dentistas experientes. Os dados relacionados ao tempo de indução, quantidade de anestésico e horário do início e do término das cirurgias foram anotados, as demais informações foram relatadas pelos próprios pacientes através do preenchimento de um questionário. Resultados e Discussão: a variável "episódios de dor" não apresentou diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos. Os anestésicos articaína e bupivacaína apresentaram o menor e o maior tempo de indução, respectivamente. A articaína foi o anestésico local que necessitou do menor número de tubetes para realização das cirurgias, enquanto que a bupivacaína foi o anestésico que precisou de mais tubetes. A bupivacaína também foi o anestésico local que apresentou maior tempo de duração da anestesia, seguido pela articaína, lidocaína e mepivacaína, respectivamente. A variável "intensidade de dor pós-operatória" não apresentou diferenças estatisticamente significantes. Conclusão: concluiu-se que os episódios de dor pós-operatória podem não estar relacionados ao anestésico local utilizado e que, no conjunto dos parâmetros avaliados, a articaína parece ser o anestésico local que apresenta mais vantagens na realização de cirurgias de extração de terceiros molares inferiores.

Introduction: dental procedures are commonly related to pain and discomfort leading most patients to have different degrees of anxiety and fear that may impair the performance of treatment. Aiming to control the pain and anxiety of these patients, more and more studies are being developed related to drugs used in Dentistry, among them local anesthetics. Objective: to compare the effectiveness of local anesthetics Articaine, Bupivacaine, Lidocaine and Mepivacaine for lower third molar removal according to: time to onset, period of duration of the anesthesia, number of cartridges and intensity of postoperative pain. Methods: sixty patients underwent removal of symmetrically positioned lower third molars in accordance to the classifications of Winter and Pell and Gregory, through panoramic radiographs. The patients were divided into 4 groups of 15 patients. Each group received randomized one of the four types of local anesthetics. The surgeries were realized by two oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The data related to time to onset, number of cartridges and time of the beginning and end of the surgeries were written down. Additional information was reported by the patients through a questionnaire. Results: The variable "pain" did not present statistically significant differences among the groups. Articaine and bupivacaine presented the shortest and the longest time to onset, respectively. Articaine was the local anesthetic which employed the smallest number of cartridges, considering that bupivacaine employed the highest number of cartridges. Bupivacaine presented the longest period of anesthesia, followed by articaine, lidocaine and mepivacaine. The parameter "intensity of postoperative pain" did not present statistically significant differences. Conclusions: according to the analyzed parameters we conclude that postoperative pain does not depend on the local anesthetics employed; Bupivacaine is the local anesthetic with the longest period of anesthesia; Articaine is the most indicated anesthetic for this type of procedure.

The efficacy of dexamethasone injection on postoperative pain in lower third molar surgery

BACKGROUND: Surgery on the lower impacted third molar usually involves trauma in the highly vascularized loose connective tissue area, leading to inflammatory sequelae including postoperative pain, swelling, and general oral dysfunction during the immediate post-operative phase. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of preoperative injection of a single dose of 8 mg dexamethasone for postoperative pain control in lower third molar surgery. METHODS: A controlled, randomized, split-mouth, prospective study involving lower third molar surgery was performed in 31 patients. The randomized sampling group was preoperatively injected, after local anesthesia, with a single dose of dexamethasone (8 mg in 2 ml) through the pterygomandibular space; 2 ml of normal saline (with no dexamethasone) was injected as a placebo. RESULTS: The pain VAS score was significantly different on the day of the operation compared to the first post-operative day (P = 0.00 and 0.01, respectively), but it was not significantly different on the third and seventh postoperative day between the control and study groups. There was a significant reduction in swelling on the second postoperative day, and a difference between the second postoperative day and baseline value in the study group (P < 0.05). Trismus was highly significantly different on the second postoperative day and between baseline and second postoperative day between the groups (P = 0.04 and 0.02, respectively). Descriptive statistics and independent-samples t- test were used to assess the significance of differences. CONCLUSIONS: Injection of 8 mg dexamethasone into the pterygomandibular space effectively reduced the postoperative pain and other postoperative sequalae.

The efficacy of dexamethasone injection on postoperative pain in lower third molar surgery

BACKGROUND: Surgery on the lower impacted third molar usually involves trauma in the highly vascularized loose connective tissue area, leading to inflammatory sequelae including postoperative pain, swelling, and general oral dysfunction during the immediate post-operative phase. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of preoperative injection of a single dose of 8 mg dexamethasone for postoperative pain control in lower third molar surgery. METHODS: A controlled, randomized, split-mouth, prospective study involving lower third molar surgery was performed in 31 patients. The randomized sampling group was preoperatively injected, after local anesthesia, with a single dose of dexamethasone (8 mg in 2 ml) through the pterygomandibular space; 2 ml of normal saline (with no dexamethasone) was injected as a placebo. RESULTS: The pain VAS score was significantly different on the day of the operation compared to the first post-operative day (P = 0.00 and 0.01, respectively), but it was not significantly different on the third and seventh postoperative day between the control and study groups. There was a significant reduction in swelling on the second postoperative day, and a difference between the second postoperative day and baseline value in the study group (P < 0.05). Trismus was highly significantly different on the second postoperative day and between baseline and second postoperative day between the groups (P = 0.04 and 0.02, respectively). Descriptive statistics and independent-samples t- test were used to assess the significance of differences. CONCLUSIONS: Injection of 8 mg dexamethasone into the pterygomandibular space effectively reduced the postoperative pain and other postoperative sequalae.

Análise comparativa entre articaína 2% e articaína 4%, ambas com adrenalina 1:200.000: avaliação da eficácia anestésica, sangramento intraoperatório e parâmetros hemodinâmicos em exodontias de terceiros molares / Comparative analysis between 2% and 4% articaine, both with 1:200,000 adrenaline: evaluation of the anesthetic efficacy, intraoperative bleeding and hemodynamic parameters in lower third molar removal

Este ensaio clínico randomizado comparou a eficácia clínica do anestésico local articaína em duas concentrações, 2% e 4%, associado à adrenalina na concentração de 1:200.000, em exodontias de terceiros molares inferiores. Para tanto, 50 voluntários saudáveis foram submetidos, em sessões cirúrgicas distintas (com intervalo de 1 a 2 meses), à extração de dois terceiros molares inferiores com posições semelhantes sob anestesia local com articaína 2% ou 4%, ambas com adrenalina 1:200.000, de forma duplo-cega, randomizada e cruzada. Foram avaliados: início de ação das soluções anestésicas, tempo de duração da analgesia pós-cirúrgica, tempo de duração da anestesia pós-cirúrgica sobre tecidos moles, sangramento intraoperatório, parâmetros hemodinâmicos durante as cirurgias e abertura bucal dos voluntários e cicatrização dos sítios operados 7 dias após a realização das cirurgias. Três voluntários receberam volumes diferentes de anestésico nas duas cirurgias e por este motivo seus resultados foram descartados. Portanto, foram considerados os resultados de 47 voluntários (média de idade de 23±4 anos, variação de 18 a 44 anos). As duas soluções apresentaram início de ação bastante similar (1,48±0,60 e 1,50±0,69 min, respectivamente; p>0,05). Volumes idênticos de ambas as soluções anestésicas foram utilizados em todos os voluntários (3,33±1,00 mL e 3,28±0,83 mL). As soluções anestésicas proporcionaram tempo de analgesia pós-cirúrgica similar (133,02±110,72 min e 125,72±101,80 min; p>0,05), e a duração da ação anestésica sobre tecidos moles também foi similar, sendo de 190,52±90,07 min para articaína 2% e de 215,15±77,51 min para articaína 4% (p>0,05). O sangramento intraoperatório, no julgamento do cirurgião, foi muito próximo do escore mínimo durante todas as cirurgias. As mudanças transitórias nos valores de pressão arterial, frequência cardíaca e saturação de oxigênio não tiveram relevância clínica e não puderam ser atribuídas a nenhuma das soluções...

The present clinical trial randomized compared the clinical efficacy of the local anesthetics articaine in two concentrations, 2% and 4%, in association with 1:200,000 adrenaline, for the removal of lower third molars. Onset, duration of postoperative analgesia, duration of anesthetic action on soft tissues, intraoperative bleeding, hemodynamic parameters, postoperative mouth opening and wound healing at the 7th postoperative day were evaluated. For this purpose, 50 healthy volunteers underwent removal of symmetrically positioned lower third molars, in two separate appointments (one to two months apart), under local anesthesia with either articaine 2% or 4% (both with 1:200,000 adrenaline) in a double-blind, randomized and crossed manner. Three volunteers received different volumes of local anesthetic in both surgeries and for this reason their results were discarded. Therefore, the results of 47 volunteers were considered (mean age of 23±4 years, range 18-44) The two solutions presented very similar onset (1.48±0.60 and 1.50±0.69 min, respectively; p>0.05). Identical volumes of both anesthetic solutions were used 3.33±1.00 mL and 3.28±0.83 mL. Both solutions provided similar duration of postoperative analgesia (133±110 min and 125±101 min; p>0,05), and the duration of anesthetic action on soft tissues evoked by 2% articaine (190±90 min) and 4% articaine (215±77 min) was also similar (p>0.05). The surgeon’s rating of intraoperative bleeding was considered very close to minimal throughout all the surgeries. Transient changes in blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation were observed, but they were not clinically significant, nor were the changes attributable to the type of local anesthetic used (p>0.05). There were no significant differences between preoperative and 7th postoperative day values of mouth opening when the patients were operated with either articaine 2% or 4% (p>0.05). Wound healing was rated normal for all the...

¿Existe relación entre apiñamiento dentario antero-inferior y terceros molares inferiores? / Is there a relationship between dental crowding and anterior inferior third molars?

A pesar de las investigaciones presentes en la literatura internacional, aun es posible observar controversias entre los clínicos al evaluar la influencia del tercer molar inferior (3MI) en el apiñamiento dentario. El objetivo de esta investigación fue identificar la relación entre presencia y angulación de 3MI y el apiñamiento dentario antero-inferior. Setenta y siete pacientes caucásicos de entre 14 y 26 años que consultaron por tratamiento ortodóncico fueron seleccionados para el estudio. Criterios de inclusión como presencia de dentición permanente completa, ausencia de enfermedades sistémicas o congénitas, ausencia de periodontopatías y ausencia de lesiones dentarias activas fueron considerados. Se estudió la posición de 3MI con radiografías panorámicas y periapicales mediante la clasificación de Winter y se estudio la discrepancia de espacio inferior y la posición de la línea media en modelos de estudio. Las variables fueron analizadas de forma descriptiva y posteriormente de forma estadística con la prueba Chi-Cuadrado con significancia estadística establecida cuando p?5%. El 55.5% de la muestra fue del sexo femenino y gran parte de los pacientes se encontraba en el grupo de 20 a 23 años (45.6%). No fue observado apiñamiento en el 39% y se constato la ausencia de 3MI de forma bilateral en el 28.6% de la muestra. No existió relación estadísticamente significativa entre el sexo (p=0.125), presencia y angulación de 3MI (p=0.715) y apiñamiento dentario. No fue posible observar relación estadísticamente significativa entre la angulación de 3MI y el desvío de la línea media interdentaria inferior (p=0.667). Existen múltiples factores que pueden influenciar en el apiñamiento dentario; sin embargo, considerando nuestros resultados, la posición y angulación de 3MI no presenta relación con el apiñamiento dentario antero-inferior

Besides clinical investigations in international literature, it is possible to note some controversies between physicians to value the influence of the lower third molars on dental crowding. The purpose of this investigation is identifying the relation between presence and angulations of the lower third molars on anterior dental crowding.Seventy-seven patients between 14 and 26 years that search for orthodontic therapy were selected for these study. The inclusion criteria like permanent dentition completed, no systemic or congenital pathologies, absence of pathology on periodontal tissue and no active dental lesions. It was studied the position of these third molars with panoramic and periapical radiographies to classify using Winter criteria, and also was value the Bolton discrepancy. The variables were valued thru descriptive analyses and Qui-square using the significance p?5%. 55.5% of the studied group was female and several patients were between 20 and 23 years old (45.6%). Crowding was observed in 39% and it was observed the absence of lower third molars in both side of the jaw on 28.6% of the patients. It was noted no statistical significance between gender (p=0.125), presence and angulations of these lower third molars (p=0.715) and dental crowding. Also was not possible to observed statistical significance between the angulations of these wisdom teeth and dental media line (p=0.667). There are multiples factors that influence in dental crowding, although, considering our results, the position and angulations of the third molars don't have relation with anterior inferior dental crowding

Two-stage Method for the Extraction of a Horizontally Impacted Lower Third Molar / Oral Science International

A modification of the surgical technique for extracting impacted lower third molars is required to decrease the rate of complications including inferior alveolar nerve injury. In this study, a new two-stage extraction method for the horizontally impacted lower third molar was developed. During the first stage, only the crown was removed after separating the impacted tooth at the neck. Thereafter, the root(s) was pulled toward the anterior direction with an elastic band at 130-150 g over a 7-day period. Next, the root(s) was extracted. This method was firstly attempted for 20 horizontally impacted lower third molars, the roots of which had been close to the mandibular canal in panoramic radiographs and were pulled for 20.8 ± 11.5 (n = 20) days. The roots in 17 of 20 cases (85%) were loosened from the sockets and extracted easily without any complications. These outcomes suggest that this two-stage method is useful for the extraction of a horizontally impacted lower third molar in order to decrease the rate of inferior alveolar nerve injury.

Effect of the lower third molar on the treatment of Class III malocclusion / 대한치과교정학회지

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the lower third molar on treatment time and distal en masse movement of the lower dentition in Class III malocclusions. Thirty subjects (9 males and 27 females) were selected, all of whom were diagnosed as Class III malocclusion and treated by fixed appliances without premolar and/or molar extraction. They were divided into three groups. Group 1 consisted of 12 subjects, whose lower third molars were not extracted during the whole orthodontic treatment. Group 2 consisted of 8 subjects, whose lower third molars were extracted after MEAW application and before removal of the orthodontic appliances. Group 3 consisted of 16 subjects, whose lower third molars were extracted before MEAW application. For each subject, overall treatment time and duration of MEAW application were determined. In addition, pre-treatment and post- treatment lateral cephalometric radiographs were analyzed. All data were processed statistically with ANOVA, and the conclusions were as follows: There was no significant difference among the groups in overall treatment time. However, duration of MEAW application was longer in Group 2 than in Group 1 or Group 3. The overjet that was established after orthodontic treatment was largest in Group 3, in which the lower third molars were extracted before MEAW application. After orthodontic treatment, IMPA decreased in Group 3, but increased in Group 1 and Group 2. There was no significant difference among the three groups in the translation of lower second molars. However, the tipping movement of lower second molars was significantly different, highest in Group 2 and lowest in Group 1. Therefore, it is thought to be better for the orthodontic treatment of Class III malocclusions to extract the lower third molars before MEAW application. In Group 2, the mandibular plane angle was decreased as a result of forward rotation of the mandible. This skeletal change was thought to bring about the difficulty of treatment.

The efficacy of antibiotic administration in the impacted mandibular third molar extraction

A study on the pre-eruptive positional change of the lower third molar following orthodontic treatment / 대한치과교정학회지

Most of orthodontic cases are treated with extraction of certain teeth, which influence the pre-eruptive movement of the lower third molar. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the positional change of lower third molar following orthodontic treatment. Pre- and post-treatment pantomograms of 163 orthodontic patients (77 nonextraction group, 78 first premolar- extraction group. 8 second molar- extraction group) were analyzed in terms of the mesiodistal and buccolingual angles of lower third molar. The results were as follows. 1. The change of the mesiodistal angle of lower third molar by orthodontic treatment was significant in second molar-extraction group. 2. The mesiodistal angle of lower third molar in pre-treatment was significantly correlated to the mesiodistal angle in post-treatment and/or the change of the mesiodistal angle by treatment. 3. The change of the buccolingual angle of lower third molar by orthodontic treatment was significant in non-extraction group or first premolar-extrction group. 4. The change of the buccolingual angle of lower third molar by treatment was significantly correlated to the mesiodistal angle in post-treatment, the change of the mesiodistal angle by treatment, the buccolingual angle in pre-treatment or the buccolingual angle in post-treatment.

Impacts of radicular development of lower third molars on its impaction / 대한치과교정학회지

It is the aim of this study to determine the impacts of radicular development of lower third molars on its eruption/impaction and to grope the prediction for eruption and/or impaction in advance. Three hundred and thirty cases of orthopantomogram were employed and classified as mesial root-dominant group, distal root-dominant group and identical group according to the radicular development of lower third molars. This presentation has carried out the incipient mesial inclination, radicular development, impaction/eruption rate and changes of mesial inclination of the very teeth. Consequently the following summary and conclusions were drawn; Radicular development dominated mesial root than the distal and dominant mesial root invited higher potentialities for normal eruption. The mesial or horizontal impactions were detected on the distal root-dominant group. This analysis has been suggested the potential eruption/impaction of lower third molars were dependent upon the radicular development and the incipient mesial inclination.