IADR Abstract Archives
Caries Originating From Impacted Third Molars and Relationship With DMFT
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of caries on the distal surface of adjacent second molars caused by mesioangular and horizontally impacted mandibular third molars and their relationship with DMFT.
Methods: The study was carried out at Selcuk University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In the study, radiographs of patients who were scheduled for mandibular third molar surgery were examined. If the partially erupted or impacted third molars in the mesioangular and horizontal planes were in contact with the second molars, these patients were called for clinical examination. A total of 272 patients were included in the study. After clinical and radiological examination, DMFT values and distal caries of second molars were recorded. The effects of DMFT values, age and gender on the prevalence of caries in the second molars in contact with the mesioangular or horizontal wisdom teeth were evaluated by statistical analysis. One-way ANOVA and Chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis.
Results: The prevalence of caries in the second molar teeth was found to be significantly higher in males. When the 20-30 and 30-40 age groups were compared, there was no statistical difference between the groups. Considering the DMFT values; the caries prevalence of the DMFT>5 group was statistically higher than the other DMFT groups (DMFT<1 and 1≤DMFT<5).
Conclusions: Gender and DMFT values affect the prevalence of distal caries in the second molars which are adjacent to the mesioangular or horizontally impacted third molars. In individuals with high DMFT values, prophylactic extraction of third molars in mesioangular and horizontal positions should be considered.
Methods: The study was carried out at Selcuk University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In the study, radiographs of patients who were scheduled for mandibular third molar surgery were examined. If the partially erupted or impacted third molars in the mesioangular and horizontal planes were in contact with the second molars, these patients were called for clinical examination. A total of 272 patients were included in the study. After clinical and radiological examination, DMFT values and distal caries of second molars were recorded. The effects of DMFT values, age and gender on the prevalence of caries in the second molars in contact with the mesioangular or horizontal wisdom teeth were evaluated by statistical analysis. One-way ANOVA and Chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis.
Results: The prevalence of caries in the second molar teeth was found to be significantly higher in males. When the 20-30 and 30-40 age groups were compared, there was no statistical difference between the groups. Considering the DMFT values; the caries prevalence of the DMFT>5 group was statistically higher than the other DMFT groups (DMFT<1 and 1≤DMFT<5).
Conclusions: Gender and DMFT values affect the prevalence of distal caries in the second molars which are adjacent to the mesioangular or horizontally impacted third molars. In individuals with high DMFT values, prophylactic extraction of third molars in mesioangular and horizontal positions should be considered.