Germenectomía de los terceros molares con cefalometría predictiva de brote

Introducción: Las complicaciones, asociadas al brote anormal de los terceros molares, es posible evitarlas con la germenectomía de estos dientes. Objetivo: Caracterizar la evolución de la germenectomía de terceros molares en pacientes con diagnóstico cefalométrico de brote anormal. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal en el Servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital Provincial "Saturnino Lora Torres", desde febrero de 2019 hasta marzo de 2021. Se estudiaron 32 pacientes de 13 a 15 años de edad, interviniéndose quirúrgicamente 78 terceros molares. Las variables fueron edad, sexo, color de la piel, localización y posición del tercer molar; así como las complicaciones trans y posoperatorias y la evolución. Resultados: Entre los 32 pacientes incluidos en el estudio predominó el sexo femenino (62,5 por ciento) y la edad de 14 años (40,6 por ciento). Las complicaciones ocurridas durante la germenectomía fueron más frecuentes en la arcada inferior. Aunque no fueron detectadas diferencias estadísticamente significativas según localización (valor de p>0,05); con 30 transoperatorias para un 38,4 por ciento y 75 posoperatorias para un 96,2 por ciento. Conclusiones: Se evidencia una evolución marcadamente favorable posterior a la germenectomía de terceros molares en la población de pacientes con diagnóstico cefalométrico de brote anormal. En ellos el sangrado transoperatorio y el dolor posoperatorio constituyen las complicaciones a considerar en este tipo de procedimiento quirúrgico(AU)

Introduction: Complications associated with the abnormal eruption of third molars can be avoided with germenectomy of these teeth. Objective: To characterize the evolution of third molar germenectomy in patients with a cephalometric diagnosis of abnormal bud. Methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in the Maxillofacial Surgery Service at Saturnino Lora Torres Provincial Hospital, from February 2019 to March 2021. Thirty two patients aged 13 to 15 years were studied, with 78 third molars undergoing surgery. The variables were age, sex, skin color, location and position of the third molar; as well as trans and postoperative complications and evolution. Results: Among the 32 patients included in the study, the female sex (62.5 percent) and the age of 14 years (40.6 percent) predominated. Complications that occurred during germenectomy were more frequent in the lower arch. Although no statistically significant differences were perceived according to location (p value > 0.05); with 30 intraoperative for 38.4 percent and 75 postoperative for 96.2 percent. Conclusions: There is evidence of a markedly favorable evolution after germenectomy of third molars in the population of patients with cephalometric diagnosis of abnormal bud. In them, transoperative bleeding and postoperative pain are the complications to consider in this type of surgical procedure(AU)

Tercer molar heterotópico, etiología y manejo quirúrgico / Heterotopic third molar, etiology and surgical management

Los terceros molares heterotópicos son dientes que se encuentran incluidos en los maxilares y la mandíbula distantes a su sitio de erupción habitual. Su etiología no está bien definida y existen diversas teorías. Estos dientes pueden aparecer en diferentes zonas de las estructuras óseas, teniendo predilección por la mandíbula. Suelen aparecer entre la segunda y la séptima década de la vida, la mayoría de los casos son hallazgos imagenológicos en la consulta odontológica. El tercer molar mandibular es el diente que presenta heterotopía con mayor frecuencia, siendo su localización habitual en rama mandibular y en la región subcondílea. El quiste dentígero es la patología asociada más común. Presentamos un caso de tercer molar heterotópico en rama mandibular derecha de larga evolución, relacionado a un quiste dentígero, el cual se manejó bajo anestesia regional. Se describe la etiología, técnica quirúrgica y consideraciones especiales relacionados con los dientes heterotópicos (AU)

Heterotopic third molars are teeth that are embedded in the maxilla and mandible, remote from their usual eruption site. Its etiology is not well defined and there are various theories at the moment. These teeth can appear in different areas of the bone's structures, having a predilection for the jaw. They usually appear between the second and seventh decade of life, and in most cases are imaging findings. The mandibular third molar is the tooth with the most frequent heterotopia, being its usual location in the mandibular branch and in the subcondylar region. The dentigerous cyst is the most common associated pathology. We present a case of a long evolution heterotopic third molar in the right mandibular branch, related to a dentigerous cyst which was managed under local anesthesia. The etiology, surgical technique and special considerations related to heterotopic teeth are described (AU)

Avaliação de anomalias dentárias em terceiros molares através de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico / Evaluation of dental anomalies in third molars using cone beam computed tomography

Objetivo: A proposta deste estudo foi determinar a prevalência das anomalias dentárias em terceiros molares. Materiais e métodos: O estudo foi feito de modo transversal e retros-pectivo através da análise das tomografias computadorizadas de feixe cônico (TCFC) de pacientes com os terceiros molares. As anomalias dentárias foram investigadas e registra-das em tabela previamente desenhada para o estudo. Foram registradas outras informações como: sexo e idade. Resultados:151 exames de TCFC foram incluídos na amostra, totali-zando 308 terceiros molares avaliados. Dos 308 terceiros molares avaliados, 105 apresen-taram anomalias (37,7%). A anomalia dentária mais prevalente foi a dilaceração radicular, apresentando 96 casos (34,5%), seguida de 5 casos de microdontia (1,79%), 3 casos de hi-percementose (1,07%) e 1 pérola de esmalte (0,35%). Conclusão: A partir deste estudo foi observado que as anomalias em terceiros molares são comuns. Além disso, a dilaceração foi a anomalia mais prevalente na amostra estudada, sendo importante o cirurgião-dentista utilizar exames de imagem no planejamento de uma extração dentária.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of dental anomalies in third molars. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional and retrospective study analyzed the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) of patients with third molars. Dental anomalies were investigated and recorded in a table previously designed for the study. Other information such as sex and age were registered. Results: 151 patients were included in the sample, totaling 308 third molars evaluated. Out of 308 teeth, 105 had anomalies (37.7%). The most prevalent dental anomaly was the root tear, 96 cases (34.5%). The second was microdontia, 5 cases (1.79%); hypercementosis, 3 cases (1.07%); and enamel pearl, 1 case (0 .35%). Conclusion:We observed that third molar anomalies are common and that laceration was the most prevalent anomaly in the sample. Thus, dentists need to use imaging tests in planning a tooth extraction.

Radiographic Assessment of Third Molars Agenesis Patterns in Young Adults

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of third molar agenesis and associated characteristics. Material and Methods: A total of 2374 panoramic radiographs were retrieved from the radiological archives and evaluated in a computer monitor under optimum viewing conditions. The basic demographic data (age and sex) and the primary findings regarding the presence or absence of third molars in the maxillary and mandibular arches were recorded systematically in a specially designed proforma. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test. Results: A total of 2000 panoramic radiographs were included in the study, of which 1004 were females (50.2%), and 996 were of males (49.8%). The incidence of third molar agenesis was 486 patients (24.3%). Maxillary third molar showed a higher prevalence of agenesis (28.8%) than mandibular third molars (16.4%). A total of 1514 patients (75.7%) had third molars in all four quadrants, and the remaining 486 patients (24.3%) had agenesis of third molar tooth in at least one of the quadrants. Single tooth agenesis was observed in 219 (11%) patients, two teeth agenesis in 172 (8.6%) patients, three teeth agenesis in 39 (2%) patients, and four teeth agenesis in 56 (2.8%) patients. Conclusion: The present study exhibited a maximum number of single tooth agenesis. It was also observed that maxillary third molar agenesis is more than the mandibular third molar and the right side is more than the left side. Agenesis of the third molar is more prevalent in males as compared to females.

Agenesis of third molars and its association with other dental anomalies in a peruvian population / Agenesia de terceros molares y su asociación con otras anomalías dentales en una población peruana

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to determine the association between agenesis of the third molar and other dental anomalies. Materials and Methods: This was an observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and analytical study. The sample included 367 patients, aged 14 to 20 years old with adequate digital panoramic radiography. Patients with syndromes, who had extractions of any third molar and with orthodontic treatment prior to panoramic radiographic examination, were excluded. For data collection, each radiograph was recorded with patient code, sex and age. Results: The prevalence of third molar agenesis was 20.71%. Subsequently, patients were divided into two groups, with agenesis of at least one third molar and a control group; the prevalence of other dental anomalies was 48.69% of third molar agenesis group and 21.31% in the control group. A highly significant association was found between the presence of third molar agenesis and the presence of other tooth abnomalities (p= 0.0000; contingency coefficient = 0.2425).The most frequent dental anomaly was dental inclusion with 20.44% of the population studied; followed by the agenesis of other teeth (7.90%) and finally the presence of supernumerary teeth (1.63%). Conclusions: This study demonstrates that there is an association between third molar agenesis and other dental abnormalities, with a higher prevalence of dental abnormalities in patients with third molar agenesis.

Objetivo: La presente investigación tuvo como finalidad determinar la asociación que existe entre la agenesia del tercer molar y otras anomalías dentarias. Material y Métodos: El estudio fue observacional, retrospectivo, transversal y analítico. La muestra que incluyó 367 pacientes de 14 a 20 años de edad con radiografía panorámica digital con parámetros adecuados. Se excluyeron pacientes con algún tipo de condición sindrómica, con exodoncias de algún tercer molar y con tratamiento ortodóntico previo al examen radiográfico panorámico. Para la recolección de datos, cada radiografía fue registrada con código de paciente, sexo, edad. Resultado: Se reportó una prevalencia de 20,71% de casos con agenesia de terceros molares. Los pacientes fueron divididos en 2 grupos, con agenesia de al menos un tercer molar y un grupo control, en ambos se calculó la prevalencia las otras anomalías dentarias, la cual fue de 48.69% de los pacientes que presentan agenesia de tercer molar tienen otra anomalía dentaria y 21.31% del grupo control tienen otra anomalía dentaria. Se encontró una asociación altamente significativa entre la presencia de agenesia de tercer molar y presencia de otras anomalías dentales (p=0.0000; coeficiente de contingencia=0.2425). La anomalía dental encontrada con más frecuencia es la inclusión dentaria con 20,44% del total de la población estudiada; seguido de la agenesia de otros dientes con 7,90% y finalmente la presencia de dientes supernumerarios con 1,63%. Conclusion: Este estudio demuestra que existe asociación entre la agenesia de tercer molar y otras anomalías dentarias, existiendo una mayor prevalencia de anomalías dentales en pacientes con agenesia del tercer molar.

Is third molar agenesis an anomaly or just a sign of variation? Prevalence and manner of presentation of this condition in a sample from the Metropolitan Region of Chile / ¿Es la agenesia del tercer molar una anomalía o simplemente un signo de variación? Prevalencia y forma de presentación de esta condición en una muestra de la Región Metropolitana de Chile

Agenesis of permanent teeth is the most frequent dental anomaly. The most affected tooth is the third molar (M3), and its congenital absence poses interesting questions from a clinical and evolutionary perspective. M3 agenesis can occur isolated or as part of syndromes. Researchers have reported prevalences that vary largely among populations, between 5 % and 56 %, with a mean prevalence of 22.6 %. Previous Chilean studies, mainly in Northern populations, have determined a prevalence between 19.8 % and 26.7 %. The aim of this work was to assess the prevalence of M3 agenesis and to characterize its presentation in a sample from Santiago, the largest to date in a M3 agenesis prevalence study in Chile. In this study, 535 panoramic radiographies and clinical histories of patients from the Dental Clinic of the Universidad de Chile were used to determine prevalence and distribution according to sex, affected tooth, and location (left or right; maxilla or mandible). The Chi-square test was used to assess statistical significance in distribution. The calculated M3 agenesis prevalence was of 12.89 %. No statistically significant differences were found between sexes, sides or location within the jaws. The agenesis of one third molar was more common, then two, three and finally of all the third molars. The prevalence of M3 agenesis in the sample is 12.89 %, with a random manner of presentation. We propose that as it currently stands, M3 agenesis should be considered an anatomical variation rather than a developmental anomaly.

La agenesia de dientes definitivos es la anomalía dental más común. El diente más afectado es el tercer molar (M3), y su ausencia congénita plantea preguntas interesantes desde una perspectiva clínica y evolutiva. La agenesia de M3 puede ocurrir de manera aislada o asociada a síndromes. Estudios a nivel mundial reportan una prevalencia variable entre poblaciones: 5 % a 56 %, con una prevalencia media del 22,6 %. Estudios chilenos anteriores, principalmente en poblaciones del norte, han determinado una prevalencia entre 19,8 % y 26,7 %. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la prevalencia de agenesia de M3 y caracterizar su presentación en una muestra de Santiago, la más grande hasta la fecha en un estudio de prevalencia de agenesia de M3 en Chile. Se utilizaron 535 radiografías panorámicas y antecedentes de pacientes atendidos en la Clínica Odontológica de la Universidad de Chile para evaluar la prevalencia y modo de presentación de la agenesia de M3. Se analizó su distribución según ubicación, sexo y simetría, mediante test estadístico Chi-cuadrado. Se calculó una prevalencia de agenesia de M3 de 12,89 %, sin un patrón claro ni estadísticamente significativo en su distribución. Fue más común la agenesia de un tercer molar, luego de dos, tres y finalmente de todos los terceros molares. La prevalencia de agenesia en una muestra de la Región Metropolitana es de 12,89 % y su distribución es aleatoria según la ubicación, sexo y simetría. Se propone que esta condición actualmente debiera considerarse como una variación anatómica más que a una anomalía del desarrollo.

Tratamento cirúrgico de terceiro molar inferior invertido: relato de caso / Treatment of third invested lower molar: case report

A presença de terceiros molares invertidos se apresenta como uma condição pouco relatada na literatura. Diversas hipóteses têm sido propostas para explicar o deslocamento destes elementos, entretanto suas causas e tratamentos permanecem incertos. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso clínico de impacção invertida de terceiro molar inferior direito, onde optou-se pela exodontia sob anestesia local com osteotomia conservadora e exérese total do elemento em paciente do sexo feminino de 52 anos. Terceiros molares com esta variação de erupção são raros na clínica, sendo geralmente visualizados em exames radiográficos de rotina e observados clinicamente após início de sintomatologia. Diversos tratamentos têm sido propostos, variando de abordagem cirúrgica, ao acompanhamento de longo prazo. A abordagem intraoral associada a uma conduta conservadora tem se mostrado o tratamento de escolha na maioria dos casos. Entretanto, a escolha do planejamento dependerá, dentre outros fatores, da sintomatologia do paciente e a presença de patologias associadas, sempre optando-se pela técnica que promoverá menor morbidade operatória e melhor resolubilidade do caso(AU)

The presence of inverted third molars presents as a condition poorly reported in the literature. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the displacement of these elements, however their causes and treatments remain uncertain. The objective of this study is to report a clinical case of inverted impaction of the right lower third molar, where it was chosen exodontia under local anesthesia with conservative osteotomy and total exeresis of the element in a 52-year-old female patient. Third molars with this variation of eruption are rare in the clinic and are usually visualized in routine radiographic examinations and observed clinically after start symptomatology. Several treatments have been proposed, ranging from a surgical approach to long-term follow-up. The intraoral approach associated with conservative management has been shown to be the treatment of choice in most cases. However, the choice of planning will depend, among other factors, on the patient's symptoms and the presence of associated pathologies, always opting for the technique that will promote less operative morbidity and better solubility of the case(AU)

Terceiro molar impactado invertido: série de casos retrospectivos e relato de dois casos / Inverted impacted third molars: retrospective case series and two case reports

Dente impactado é todo aquele que sofre falha no seu processo eruptivo, ficando sob tecido duro e/ou mole. Dentro da classificação de tais dentes existem os terceiros molares invertidos, poucos descritos na literatura. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar dois casos de terceiros molares maxilares impactados invertidos, diagnosticados através de exames de rotina odontológica e analisar relatos na literatura sobre terceiros molares invertidos. Foram selecionados artigos anexados à base de dados Pubmed, através de busca pelo termo "Inverted Third Molar", não havendo restrição quanto ao ano de publicação e idioma. Terceiros molares invertidos apresentam rara prevalência, sendo este relato um complemento à literatura previamente publicada(AU)

Impacted tooth is anyone who suffers failure in eruptive process, getting under hard and/or soft tissue. According to this classification there are the third inverted molars, few described in the literature. The aim of this article is to present two cases of inverted impacted maxillary third molars, diagnosed through routine dental examinations and to analyze reports in the literature about inverted third molars. We selected articles attached to the Pubmed database, searching for the term "Inverted Third Molar", there being no restriction regarding the year of publication and language. Inverted third molars present a rare prevalence, being this report a complement to previously published literature(AU)

Tercer molar ectópico en seno maxilar: reporte de un caso / Ectopic third molar in maxillary sinus: report of a case

Los dientes ectópicos son órganos dentarios que se encuentran enuna región diferente a la habitual, existen publicaciones que reportanórganos dentarios ectópicos en la región maxilofacial siendo sitioscomunes el paladar, región paraorbitaria, cavidad nasal, seno maxilar, mentón, apófisis corónides y cóndilo. También se han publicado casos de zonas más alejadas como ovario o región anterior del mediastino,que por lo general están relacionados con un teratoma. En su mayoría son hallazgos radiográficos, por lo que en general son asintomáticos. Al encontrarse dentro del seno maxilar su terapéutica puede ser conservadora,bajo vigilancia clínica-radiográfi ca o quirúrgica mediante endoscopia, abordaje transnasal, Caldwell-Luc o abordaje cuadrangular. La extracción de estos órganos dentarios es necesaria por la tendencia que presentan a formar quistes, desarrollar tumores odontogénicos y desencadenar alteraciones neuropáticas. Se reporta el caso de una paciente de 32 años de edad con diagnóstico de tercer molar ectópico en región de antro maxilar.

Ectopic tooth are dental organs found in a uncomon regions. There arepublication that report ectopic tooth in the maxillofacial region beingcommon sites palate, paraorbitaria region, nasal cavity, maxillarysinus, chin, coronides process and condyle. Cases have also beenreported in non-dental areas such as ovary, anterior mediastinum regionusually related to a teratoma. Ectopic tooth are often radiographicfi ndings because they are generally asymptomatic. Its therapeuticwhen found in the maxillary sinus could be conservative under periodicclinical-radiographic vigilance. Removal of these dental organs isnecessary for their tendency to form cysts, develop odontogenic tumorsand trigger neuropathic disorders. Surgical options are endoscopic,transnasal, Caldwell Luc or quadrangular approach. We present acase of a female of 32 years old with a diagnosis of ectopic third molarin maxillary antrum.

Dientes supernumerarios en la región del tercer molar inferior: etiología y manejo quirúrgico: presentación de dos casos / Supernumerary teeth in the lower third molar region: etiology and surgical management: report of two cases

Los dientes supernumerarios en la región del tercer molar inferior sonpoco frecuentes. Cuando se presentan en posición distal se les denominadistomolares o distodens. Algunos autores los denominan cuarto molar; ésta denominación es la menos aceptada, ya que el cuarto molarno forma parte de la fórmula dental permanente, sino que es un dientesupernumerario. Cuando éste se presenta paralelo a los molares, en lacara externa o interna de la mandíbula, se denomina paramolar. El manejo quirúrgico suele ser complejo y requiere consideraciones especiales. Presentamos dos casos de dientes supernumerarios en la región del tercer molar: distomolar y paramolar; describimos su diagnóstico, etiología y la técnica quirúrgica empleada.

Supernumerary teeth in the lower third-molar region are rare. When these are located in the region posterior to the third molar, they are known as ®distomolars¼ or ®distodens¼. Some authors refer to them as ®fourth molars¼, a term that is somewhat less accepted due to the fact that the fourth molar is not part of the permanent dentition, but rather a supernumerary tooth. When a distomolar occurs parallel to the molars, either on the outer or inner surface of the jaw, it is known as a ®paramolar¼. Surgical management is often complex and requires special considerations. We report two cases of supernumerary teeth in the third-molar region, one distomolar and one paramolar, and describe their diagnosis, etiology, and the surgical technique employed.

Angle Class II, subdivision, with agenesis of mandibular second molars and extrusion of maxillary second molars

This clinical case reports the treatment of an Angle Class II malocclusion in a young woman with a balanced face affected by agenesis of second and third mandibular molars and subsequent extrusion of second maxillary molars. The atypical and peculiar occlusal anomaly led to individualized treatment proposed in order to normalize dental malpositions, with subsequent rehabilitation of edentulous areas by means of a multidisciplinary approach. This case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for obtaining the title of certified by the BBO.

O presente caso clínico relata o tratamento de uma má oclusão de Classe II de Angle, em uma jovem com face harmoniosa, porém agravada por agenesias de segundos e terceiros molares inferiores e consequente extrusão dos segundos molares superiores. A anomalia oclusal atípica e peculiar levou a uma proposta de tratamento individualizada, visando normalizar os maus posicionamentos dentários e uma posterior reabilitação das áreas edêntulas, por meio de uma abordagem multidisciplinar. O presente caso foi apresentado à Diretoria do Board Brasileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (BBO), como parte dos requisitos para a obtenção do título de Diplomado pelo BBO.

Osteotomia sagital e terceiros molares inferiores: mudança de paradigma / Sagittal Split Osteotomy and Lower Third Molars: a Paradigm Shift

Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é uma associação de revisão da literatura sobre a realização de osteotomias sagitais na presença de terceiros molares inclusos, com o relato de um caso de cirurgia ortognática em que as osteotomias sagitais dos ramos mandibulares foram realizadas na presença desses elementos dentários. Relato dos Casos: O caso a seguir demonstra a sequência cirúrgica de um paciente portador de deformidade dento-facial submetido à cirurgia ortognática. A cirurgia realizada envolveu ambos os maxilares, com realização de osteotomia Le Fort I para a maxila e ostetomias sagitais dos ramos mandibulares. A peculiaridade do caso foi a realização das osteotomias mandibulares na presença de terceiros molares inclusos, as quais não causaram qualquer dificuldade ou complicação para a realização dos cortes ósseos e separação dos fragmentos. Conclusão: A osteotomia sagital do ramo mandibular pode ser realizada na presença dos terceiros molares inferiores de forma segura, sem aumento dos riscos cirúrgicos e otimizando o tempo de tratamento orto-cirúrgico... (AU)

Purpose: The aim of this article was to compare the effects of the presence or absence of third molars from a literature review about currents of different authors, with an association of two cases related which the sagittal split osteotomy was performed in the presence of mandibular third molars. Cases report: The following cases describe two patients, of both genders, with dentofacial deformities, these which there was the need for orthognathic surgery by the use of sagittal mandibular osteotomy. Both patients had third molars in your mouth at the time of osteotomy. There were no major complications trans and postoperative. Conclusion: The sagittal split osteotomy of the ascending ramus can be performed in the presence of third molars, and it could lead to the time optimization in the ortho-surgical treatment... (AU)

Estudios radiográfico de la prevalencia de impactaciones dentarias de terceros molares y sus respectivas posiciones / Radiographic study of the prevalence of dental impaction of third molars and their respective positions

El objetivo de esta investigación fue verificar la prevalencia de las impactaciones dentales de terceros molares por medio de radiografías panorámicas, en pacientes dentados, realizadas en el Sector de Radiología de la Clínica Odontológica de la Universidad Estatal de Maringá, en el período de 2009 a 2011, clasificando las posiciones de los terceros molares, de acuerdo con Winter, Pell y Gregory y Sandhu y Kaur. Mil cuatro radiografías fueron analizadas utilizando el software Image Tool, registrando edad, género, presencia o no de terceros molares retenidos y su clasificación. Fueron aplicados análisis cuantitativa y test chi-cuadrado (x2). En la clasificación de Winter, la posición vertical del diente 38 fue la de mayor prevalencia en el género femenino, presentando diferencia estadísticamente significante en relación al masculino. De acuerdo con Pell y Gregory, la Clase C del diente 18 y la Clase II del diente 38, las dos en el género femenino, se presentaron con mayores prevalencias. Con respecto al método de Sandhu y Kaur, el diente 38 en el género femenino, presentó mayor prevalencia y una angulación entre 11° a 70° (mesio angular). Los terceros molares inferiores son los más comúnmente impactados, siendo que el promedio de edad de la muestra total fue de 23,29 años y con un sensible predominio en el género femenino.

The objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of tooth impaction of third molars by panoramic radiographs, performed in the Dental Clinic of Radiology, State University of Maringá, in the period from 2009 to 2011, ranking the positions of third molar, according to Winter, Pell and Gregory and Sandhu and Kaur. One thousand four radiographs were analyzed using the Image Tool, recording age, gender, presence or absence of third molar and its classification. We applied quantitative analysis and chi-square (x2). According to Winter's classification, the vertical position of tooth 38 was the most prevalent in females, showing a statistically significant difference when compared to males. According to Pell and Gregory, Class C and Class II tooth 18 and tooth 38, both in females, presented with the highest prevalence. Regarding the method of Sandhu and Kaur, the tooth 38 in females, had higher prevalence and an angle between 11° to 70° (mesio angular). The third molars are more commonly affected, with the average age of the total sample was 23.29 years old and with a sensitive female predominance.

Agenesia de terceros molares, prevalencia, distribución y asociación con otras anomalías dentales / Third molar agenesis, prevalence, distribution and association with other dental anomalies

La agenesia de terceros molares se ha reportado en un 24,3 por ciento en México. La agenesia dental está asociada a otras anomalías dentales debido a su origen genético. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la prevalencia y distribución de agenesia de terceros molares así como establecer su asociación con otras anomalías dentales en una población ortodóntica. La muestra incluyó 670 pacientes ortodónticos de 9 a 20 años de edad. Se excluyeron pacientes con tratamiento ortodóntico previo y condiciones sindrómicas. Se calculó la prevalencia de agenesia de terceros molares y se comparó por sexo. Posteriormente los pacientes fueron divididos en 2 grupos, con agenesia de al menos un tercer molar y un grupo control y en ambos se calculó la prevalencia de 10 anomalías dentarias. Los resultados se compararon por medio de la prueba exacta de Fisher (p<0,05). La prevalencia fue del 25,97 por ciento, no hubo diferencia estadística entre géneros (p=0,139). El 41,95 por ciento de los pacientes del grupo de agenesia presentó anomalías asociadas, mientras que en el control fueron el 23,59 por ciento. Se encontró una diferencia significativa entre ambos grupos (p=0,0001). Al comparar individualmente la prevalencia de cada anomalía por grupo, se encontró que la agenesia (p=0,0001) y los dientes retenidos (p=0,015) estaban disminuidos significativamente en el grupo control. En conclusión se encontró una prevalencia del 25,97 por ciento, sin preferencia de sexo. Los pacientes con agenesia de terceros molares presentan mayor prevalencia de anomalías dentales asociadas, particularmente agenesia de otros dientes y dientes retenidos.

Prevalence of third molar agenesis has been estimated in 24.3 percent in Mexico. Dental agenesis is associated with other dental anomalies due its genetic origin. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of third molar agenesis and to establish its association with other dental anomalies in an orthodontic population. The sample included 670 orthodontic patients from 9 to 20 years old. Exclusion criteria were patients with previous orthodontic treatment and syndromic conditions. Third molar agenesis prevalence was calculated and sex values were compared. Then, patients were divided into 2 groups, with agenesis of at least one third molar and a control group; prevalence of 10 dental anomalies were calculated for both groups. The results were compared using Fisher's exact test (p <0.05). Third molar agenesis prevalence was 25.97 percent, there was no statistical difference between sexes (p= 0.139). The 41.95 percent of patients in the agenesis group had abnormalities associated, whereas in the control group it was 23.59 percent. A significant difference between groups was found (p= 0.0001). When comparing the prevalence of each individual anomaly between groups, it was found that agenesis (p= 0.0001) and impacted teeth (p= 0.015) were significantly decreased in the control group. In conclusion it was found a prevalence of 25.97 percent, with no sex preference. Patients with agenesis of third molars have a higher prevalence of associated dental anomalies, particularly agenesis of other teeth and impacted teeth.

Classification of bifid mandibular canals using cone beam computed tomography

The objective of this study was to classify the morphology of bifid mandibular canals and to evaluate their relationship with the roots of third molars, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. The CBCT scans of 75 patients were analyzed and the bifurcations were classified according to Langlais et al. (1985). The relationship of bifurcation and third molars was established according to the following classification: class A - uninvolved, class B - close relationship, class C - intimate relationship and class D - absence of third molars. Data were submitted to descriptive statistics, and the results indicated that the patients' mean age was 48.2 (± 13.2) years. Unilateral bifurcation (Type 1) was the most frequent type (72.6%), followed by unilateral Type 2 (19.3%). Class D was the most frequent (57.33%), followed by class C (21.33%), class B (13.33%) and class A (8%). It could be concluded that most cases presented unilateral bifid mandibular canals extending to the third molar or adjacent regions, and when present, the roots seemed to be a continuation of the bifid mandibular canal.

Oral findings in patients with mucolipidosis type III

Mucolipidosis type III is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder, which is part of a group of storage diseases as a result of inborn error of lysosomal enzyme metabolism. It is characterized by the gradual onset of signs and symptoms affecting the physical and mental development as well as visual changes, heart, skeletal and joint. Although oral findings associated with mucolipidosis type II have been extensively reported, there is a shortage of information on mucolipidosis type III. This paper presents radiological and histological findings of multiple radiolucent lesions associated with impacted teeth in the jaw of a 16 year-old youngster with mucolipidosis type III.

A mucolipidose tipo III é uma doença rara, autossômica recessiva, que faz parte de um grupo de doenças de depósito, decorrentes do erro inato do metabolismo das enzimas lisossômicas. Caracteriza-se pelo aparecimento progressivo de sinais e sintomas com repercussão no desenvolvimento físico e mental, bem como alterações visuais, cardíacas, esqueléticas e articulares. Apesar de achados bucais estarem bem relatados em associação à mucolipidose tipo II, esse artigo descreve achados radiográficos e histológicos de múltiplas lesões radiolúcidas, associadas a dentes inclusos nos maxilares, em uma jovem de 16 anos de idade com mucolipidose tipo III.

Frecuencia de la posición de terceros molares incluidos en pacientes de las Cátedras de Ortodoncia I y II y Clínica integrada de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción entre los años 2005-2010 / Frequency of the position of third molars in patients of the Department of Orthodontics I and II and Integrated Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Asunción between the years 2005-2010

Los terceros molares incluídos corresponden a una de las patologías más frecuentes encontradas en cirugía oral y maxilofacial. Los terceros molares incluídos se categorizan de acuerdo a su posición y profundidad en relación al segundo molar, su proximidad con la rama ascendente de la mandíbula y su angulación hacia el molar adyacente. Su evaluación generalmente es radiográfica. Las investigaciones sobre el tema presentan resultados variables debido a las diferencias significativas regionales y raciales. Con el objetivo de determinar la frecuencia de la posición de los terceros molares incluidos, según la clasificación de Winter y la de Pell – Gregory, en pacientes que acudieron a la Facultad de Odontología de la UNA en las Cátedras de Ortodoncia I y II y Clínica Integrada entre los años 2005-2010, se planteó la realización de un estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal con componente analítico, temporalmente retrospectivo. Para el efecto fueron analizadas radiografías panorámicas de pacientes que acudieron a la institución en el período de tiempo fijado que evidenciaron imágenes de terceros molares incluidos. Se observó que el 54% de los molares incluidos estaban situados en la arcada inferior. Según la clasificación de Winter la mayor proporción de los molares superiores (35,7%) presentó la posición vertical y los inferiores la mesioangular (63%). Según la clasificación de Pell-Gregory las clases más frecuentes fueron la II (49%) para los superiores y la III (56%) para los inferiores. El tipo más frecuente tanto para los superiores como los inferiores fue el C, con 96% y 50% respectivamente. Se resalta la importancia de tomar medidas para un correcto diagnóstico del caso clínico, el planeamiento cuidadoso del acto quirúrgico y la prevención de las complicaciones intra y posoperatorias .

Estudio estadístico de la prevalencia de 3° molares inferiores retenidos en radiografías panorámicas / Statistical study of the prevalence of impacted thrid lower molars in panoramic radiographs

Objetivo: realizar un estudio estadístico de la prevalencia de 3° molares inferiores (3°MI) retenidos enpacientes que concurren al servicio de Odontología del Instituto Provincial de Odontología “Daniel J. Ferrero” dela ciudad de Córdoba (Argentina).Materiales y métodos: Se seleccionó y analizó una muestra de 600 radiografías panorámicas de pacientes de 19 a 30 años de edad (250 hombres y 350 mujeres).Se determinó la cantidad de 3°MI retenidos por pacien-te. Se caracterizó el tipo de retención del 3° MI teniendoen cuenta si el mismo estaba cubierto por tejido óseo o no (retención intraósea, submucosa). También se em-plearon las clasificaciones de Winter y Pell y Gregory. Se realizó el estudio estadístico, retrospectivo, descriptivo,longitudinal.Resultados: De los 600 pacientes el 90,33% delos casos presentaron retención del 3° MI y correspon-dieron a 290 mujeres y 252 hombres con una relación(?:?) 1: 0,8. La retención bilateral fue la más frecuente,el 43,72 % fueron hombres y el 66, 28 % fueron del sexofemenino. Se analizaron 1004 3° MI retenidos de loscuales el 79,68% se encontraba en retención intraóseay el 20, 32 % en retención submucosa. Según la clasifi-cación de Winter predominó la retención mesioangular(36, 85%) y la vertical (30,08%), la transversal fue la demenor incidencia con el 1,21% de los casos. Según laposición de la clasificación de Pell y Gregory la reten-ción en la posición B y C fueron las más frecuentes.Discusión y Conclusiones: De los datos obtenidos en elpresente trabajo, se infiere que la retención bilateral del3° MI es la más frecuente. La retención intraósea fuetambién la de mayor frecuencia. Las posiciones vertica-les y mesiangulares y las posiciones B y C fueron las de mayor prevalencia.

Objective. To perform a statistical study of the prevalence of impacted third lower molars in patients attending the Daniel J. Ferrero Dental Institute in theProvince of Cordoba, Argentina.Materials and Methods. A six hundred panoramic radiographs sample from patients 19-30 years of age (250males and 350 females) was selected and analyzed. The number of impacted third lower molars per patient wasdetermined. The type of the third lower molar impaction was described taking into account whether it was coveredby bone tissue (intraosseous impaction) or by soft tissue (submucosa impaction). Wintern and Pell’s and Gregory ́sclassifications were also used. A statistical, retrospective, descriptive, longitudinal study of the prevalence ofimpacted third lower molars was carried out.Results. Of the 600 patients, 90,33% showedimpaction of the third inferior molar of whom 290 werewomen and 252 were men at a ratio of (?:?) 1: 0,8. Mostimpactions were bilateral (43,72% males and 66,28%females). One thousand and four impacted third lowerm ola rs were analyzed; o f thes e 79,6 8% were inintraosseous impaction and 20,32 % in submucosaimpaction. According to Winter ́s classification themesioangular impaction prevailed (36,85%) followed bythe vertical impaction (30,08%); the transversal impactionhad the lowest incidence with 1,21 per cent of cases.Ac cord ing to the p osition of Pell and G re gory ́sclassification, impactions in B and C positions were themost frequent.Discussion and Conclusion. From the dataobtained in this paper, bilateral impaction of third lowermolar is shown to be the most common. It is also shownthat intraosseous impaction was the most prevalent.

Incidência das Posições Anatômicas e Agenesia dos Terceiros Molares em Estudantes de São Luís, Maranhão / Incidence of the Anatomic Positions and Agenesis of Third Molars in Students from São Luís, MA, Brazil

Objeti vo: Investi gar os aspectos clínicos e radiográfi cos dosterceiros molares com relação à incidência das posiçõesanatômicas e agenesia em estudantes de uma escola públicade São Luís, Maranhão.Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal descriti vo dascaracterísti cas clínicas e radiográfi cas dos terceiros molaresnuma população de estudantes de 18 a 21 anos de ambos osgêneros. Avaliou-se 155 pacientes por meio de exame clínicoe radiográfi co (radiografi a panorâmica dos maxilares) noperíodo de maio a novembro de 2006. Dos 155 estudantes,obti vemos 531 dentes presentes e 89 ausentes. Dos presentes,somente 462 foram avaliados segundo as posições de Wintere Pell e Gregory, visto que apresentavam rizogênese completa.Registraram-se ainda a ausência congênita destes dentes. Todosos dados foram registrados em fi chas apropriadas, tabuladosno EPI-INFO 2000 e submeti dos ao teste Qui-Quadrado paraverifi car a existência de associações entre as variáveis deestudo, com nível de signifi cância de 5%.Resultados: Os resultados mostraram diferenças signifi cantespara as posições mesial (p=0.0001), distal (p=0.0278) e horizontal(p=0.0179) em relação aos diferentes terceiros molares. Já paraa posição verti cal não houve diferenças. (p=0.1354), entretantofoi mais freqüente na amostra. Com relação à classifi cação dePell e Gregory não foram observadas diferenças signifi cantes(p>0.05). A agenesia foi consideravelmente freqüente nestapopulação com 14,4%.Conclusão: As posições mais freqüentes segundo Winter forama verti cal seguida pela mesial, distal e horizontal; e segundo Pelle Gregory foram Classe I, II e III e Posições A, B e C . A agenesiaesteve freqüente na amostra...

Objecti ve: To investi gate the clinical and radiographic aspectsof third molars with respect to the incidence of the anatomicpositi ons and agenesis in students from a public school of SãoLuís, MA, BrazilMethod: This was a descripti ve cross-secti onal study ofthe clinical and radiographic characteristi cs of third molarsin a populati on of students of both genders aged 18 to 21years. A total of 155 pati ents were examined clinically andradiographically (panoramic radiograph of the jaws) betweenMay and November 2006. The 155 students had 531 teethpresent and 89 absent. From the teeth that were present, only462 had complete root formati on and were evaluated accordingto the Winter and Pell & Gregory positi ons. Congenital absenceof teeth was also noted. The data were recorded in appropriatecharts, tabulated in the EPI-INFO 2000 soft ware and analyzedusing the Chi-square test to verify the existence of associati onsbetween the study variables, with level of signifi cance set at5%.Results: The results showed signifi cant diff erences for themesial (p=0.0001), distal (p=0.0278) and horizontal (p=0.0179)positi ons for the diff erent third molars. No signifi cant diff erenceswere found for the verti cal positi on (p=0.1354), but it was themost frequent positi on in the sample. Regarding the Pell &Gregory classifi cati on, no signifi cant diff erences were observed(p>0.05). Agenesis was considerably frequent in this populati on(14.4%).Conclusion: According to Winter, the most frequent positi onswere verti cal followed by mesial, distal and horizontal, whileaccording to Pell & Gregory were Class I, II and III and Positi onsA, B and C. Agenesis was a frequent occurrence in the sample...

Morfometría de terceros molares: un estudio de 55 casos / Third molar morphometry: a study of 55 cases

Los terceros molares son las piezas dentarias con mayor variación de forma, tamaño, número y posición. Se estudiaron 55 molares extraídos de pacientes de la ciudad de Temuco, Chile, los cuales se clasificaron por edad, género y ubicación en maxilares. Se midieron los siguientes parámetros: diámetro vestíbulo-palatino (V-P), mesio-distal (M-D), altura coronaria (C-O), longitud radicular y longitud total. Además, se cuantificaron número de raíces y cúspides para cada molar, identificando aquellos molares con anomalías de forma. Los datos fueron analizados estadísticamente y tabulados. Los resultados arrojaron que los molares superiores presentaron mayor longitud total que lo inferiores, donde predominó en ambos la forma unirradicular. En cuanto a la forma coronaria, se observó un predominio de la forma tricuspídea prevaleciendo el diámetro V-P para los superiores y tetracuspídea para los inferiores, donde destacó el diámetro M-D. La longitud coronaria fue mayor en los molares superiores, por el contrario de la longitud radicular la cual presentó un mayor valor para los molares inferiores.

Third molars are the teeth with the highest variation of shape, size, number and position. Fifty five molars were extracted from patients of Temuco, Chile, which were classified by age, gender and location jaw. The following parameters were measured: vestibular-palatine diameter (VP), mesial-distal (MD) diameter, coronary height (C-O), root length and total length. Additionally, number of roots and cusps were quantified for each molar identifying those with abnormal molar shape. The data were statistically analyzed and tabulated. The results showed that upper molars have higher total length than lower ones, predominating those with a one fused root. Regarding to crown shape, there was a predominance of tricuspid shape prevailing V-P diameter for upper third molars and tetracuspid for lower, noting M-D diameter. Coronary length was higher for upper molars, but root length was higher for lower molars than upper ones.