Prevalence of Impacted Teeth in a Brazilian Subpopulation

Pedro, Fábio Luís Miranda; Bandéca, Matheus Coêlho; Volpato, Luiz Evaristo Ricci; Marques, Alessandro Tadeu Corrêa; Borba, Alexandre Meirelles; Musis, Carlo Ralph de; Borges, Álvaro Henrique

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“…In this study, impacted teeth were diagnosed in 20 male and 51 female subjects. However, our analysis showed no statistically significant differences in the occurrence of impacted teeth between male and female study participants, which agrees with the findings of other similar studies [ 6 , 7 , 9 , 29 ]. Fardi et al detected the existence of more impacted teeth in females (54.1%) than males (45.9%), but there were no significant gender differences [ 6 ].…”

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“…Chu et al demonstrated impacted teeth with a male to female ratio of 1 : 1.2 [ 7 ]. Among Brazilian patients, Pedro et al observed no significant association between gender and impaction of teeth; however, authors identified strong influences of age and type of tooth on tooth impaction [ 9 ]. Recently, Arabion et al also found no significant difference in the prevalence of impacted teeth between male (42.6%) and female (57.4%) patients in Iran [ 20 ].…”

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“…It was also reported that the prevalence of impacted teeth was more frequent in females than males [ 7 ]. In addition, different factors are associated with the tooth impaction which includes different age groups, the timing of tooth eruption, ethnicity or regions of study participants, and radiographic evaluation criteria [ 6 , 9 ].…”

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Prevalence of Impacted Teeth in Saudi Patients Attending Dental Clinics in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Radiographic Retrospective Study

Alshahrani

Al-Madani

Shahin

et al. 2020

The Scientific World Journal

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Aim. To evaluate the prevalence of impacted teeth in Saudi patients and compare between male and female subjects. Method. This cross-sectional study comprised of Saudi patients who attended dental clinics in major hospitals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Patients’ dental records and panoramic radiographs were reviewed retrospectively. Impacted teeth excluding third molars and spaces occupied by primary, permanent, and transmigrated teeth were recorded from panoramic radiographs. The Pearson chi-squared test was performed to determine gender differences regarding impacted teeth and spaces occupied by other teeth. Results. The study included radiographs of 539 patients with a mean age of 23.3 ± 10.8 years. Seventy-one patients (13.2%) had at least one impacted tooth. The total number of impacted teeth was 115 in the sample, out of which 91 (79.1%) were in the upper arch and 24 (20.8%) in the lower arch. Fifty-eight maxillary canines (50.4%) were impacted making them the most commonly impacted teeth, followed by 21 upper second premolars (18.2%) and 14 lower second premolars (12.2%). More females (70.7%) than males (29.3%) had impacted teeth (P=0.82). Of 61 spaces occupied, 35 (57.4%) were occupied by permanent teeth, 24 (39.3%) by primary teeth, and 2 (3.3%) by transmigrated teeth. Greater proportions of spaces were occupied in female than male participants (P>0.05). Conclusion. There was a high prevalence of impacted teeth in Saudi patients. The canines were the most commonly impacted teeth followed by the second premolars. Females demonstrated a higher occurrence of impacted teeth than males. Early detection of impacted teeth can help prevent malocclusion and maintain a healthy dentition.

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Prevalence of Impacted Teeth in Saudi Patients Attending Dental Clinics in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Radiographic Retrospective Study

Alshahrani

Al-Madani

Shahin

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The Scientific World Journal

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“…The global prevalence of impacted teeth is reported to be somewhere between 16.7 and 68.6% ( Shah et al, 1978 , Quek et al, 2003 ). The mandibular third molar was found to be the most commonly impacted tooth followed by the maxillary third molars, maxillary canines, and mandibular premolars ( Pedro et al, 2014 , Chu et al, 2003 ). The third molars also seem to be congenitally missing in some Jordanian students (9.1%) ( Hattab et al, 1995 ).…”

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Third molar impaction in the Jazan Region: Evaluation of the prevalence and clinical presentation

Idris

Almashraqi

Abidi

et al. 2021

The Saudi Dental Journal

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Objective To provide information on the prevalence and clinical features of impacted third molar teeth in the South-Western region of Saudi Arabia. Material and methods In this cross-sectional study, 1200 panoramic radiographs (50% males and 50% females) were retrieved from the electronic clinical records of patients at the College of Dentistry, Jazan University from December 2014 to December 2016, and impacted third molars were evaluated. Data on clinical and radiographic presentation were analyzed. Results Overall, there were 291 (24.3%) patients with impacted third molars among 1200 radiographs. The distribution of impacted third molars according to the number of impacted teeth was as follows: one impaction in 121 (41.6%); two impactions in 90 (30.9%); three impactions in 42 (14.4%); and four impactions in 38 (13.1%) patients. There was a high prevalence of all impaction types among females (54.5%). Maxillary vertical angulation was most common (50%) followed by mandibular mesioangular angulation (48.3%). The depth of impaction in maxillary teeth was higher than in mandibular teeth. Pain was uncommon (4.5% of patients). Discussion Clinically, vertical impaction in the maxilla was present in 50% of patients because of limited posterior space, and mesioangular angulation in the mandible was present in 48% of patients because of inadequate space between the ramus and the second molar. These findings are similar to other reports. Vertical impaction of the maxillary wisdom tooth is mostly related to the discrepancy between the mesiodistal size of the tooth crown and the limited retromolar space. Conclusion Noiseless presentation of an impacted third molar requires raising the population’s awareness about the need for diagnosis and treatment of the problem to avoid any further complications. The study can be to guide surgical procedures. This study documented the prevalence, pattern, and clinical features of impacted third molars in South Western region of Saudi Arabia.

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“…This was similar to previous findings and an expected response as despite wide variations among individuals, the third molars remain the most commonly impacted teeth in the human mouth followed by canines. 4,[10][11][12] Radiographic examinations for the wisdom teeth help to assess the number of impacted teeth, positions, shapes and sizes of the crowns and roots, the surrounding bone and the nerve, which usually runs below the roots of the teeth. Multiple teeth impactions are possible in same individual.…”

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Knowledge of Impacted Teeth among the Undergraduate Dental Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

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Introduction: Third molar impaction is a common patient complaint in dentistry. Common symptoms are localized pain, swelling, bleeding, and difficulty in mouth opening. Since dental students deal with patients early in their education, for better skill, they should have knowledge of various teeth impactions. Hence, the objective was to find out the knowledge of impacted teeth among undergraduate dental students of a medical college. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among bachelor in dental surgery students of a medical college from November 30, 2020 to April 3, 2021. Data collection was done by convenience sampling after receiving ethical clearance from Institutional Review Committee (Reference 1208202006). A structured questionnaire in Google Forms was sent to 221 participants via Viber. Out of 213 responses received, 144 were analyzed in Excel after discarding for duplication and other errors. Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage were analyzed. Results: Out of the total of 144 participants, only 81 (56.3%) (47.89-91.4 at 95% Confidence Interval) had known about the term ‘impacted teeth’ before joining Bachelor in Dental Surgery course. The source of information was mostly the internet 27 (18.8%) followed by dentist 23 (16%). Most students 116 (80.6%) were familiar with third molar impactions, 62 (43.1%) knew about types of impacted teeth/impaction, and 100 (69.4%) were aware of the complications of not removing impacted teeth. Conclusions: Dental students should be provided with appropriate ‘impacted teeth’ education supported by practical experience. More detailed information regarding impacted teeth should be included in the curriculum for better understanding.

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Prevalence of Impacted Teeth in a Brazilian Subpopulation

Cited by 32 publications

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Prevalence of Impacted Teeth in Saudi Patients Attending Dental Clinics in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Radiographic Retrospective Study

Prevalence of Impacted Teeth in Saudi Patients Attending Dental Clinics in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Radiographic Retrospective Study

Third molar impaction in the Jazan Region: Evaluation of the prevalence and clinical presentation

Knowledge of Impacted Teeth among the Undergraduate Dental Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

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