The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the prevalence of third molar (M3)
impaction worldwide in individuals≥ 17 y, from either sex, who had undergone oral …

Human eruption is a unique developmental process in the organism. The aetiology or the
mechanism behind eruption has never been fully understood and the scientific literature in …

Objectives This retrospective study aimed to investigate complications associated with the
extraction of third molars at a tertiary healthcare centre in Oman. Methods All consecutive …

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the position of impacted third molars based
on the classifications of Pell & Gregory and Winter in a sample of Iranian patients. Study …

A tooth normally erupts when half to three-quarters of its final root length has developed.
Tooth impaction is usually diagnosed well after this period and is generally asymptomatic. It …

The objective of this study was to study the incidence of type of impaction of mandibular third
molars based on the classifications of Pell and Gregory and Winter, which included …

The purposes of the present study were to retrospectively assess the pattern of impacted
third molars, their proximity to important structures, and the other developmental …

Introduction: Impaction may be defined as the failure of complete eruption into a normal
functional position of one tooth within normal time due to lack of space in the dental arch …

The extraction of impacted third molars is a common but potentially complication-prone oral
surgical procedure. Wound healing plays a vital role in preventing complications. This …

Background and objectives: Third molar impaction is an important clinical issue because
impacted teeth predispose to periodontal disease such as pericoronitis, periodontitis, and …