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Prevalence and Difficulty Index Associated with the 3(rd) Mandibular Molar Impaction among Malaysian Ethnicities: A Clinico-Radiographic Study

Mahdey HM 1 , Arora S 2 , Wei M 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, SEGi University , Kotadamansara, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 2 Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, SEGi University , Kotadamansara, Selangor, Malaysia
J Clin Diagn Res, 2015 Sep;9(9):ZC65-8.
PMID: 26501016 DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/14490.6509

Abstract

The mandibular third molars (3Mms) are the most common impacted teeth in the human dentition and their prevalence ranges from 27-68.8% in various parts of the world. The assessment of surgical difficulty of 3Mms extraction helps in better formulation of treatment plan by minimizing postoperative complications.

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