Investigation of the Radiological Status of Permanent First Molars in a Turkish Subpopulation

Objective: Missing or filled first permanent molars (FPMs) affects occlusal status and oral health. This study aims to determine the prevalence of missing, restored FPMs (filling, root canal treatment, prosthetic restoration), dental implants in molar region.
 Methods: In our study, panoramic radiographs 1765 female 1230 male patients were evaluated. Patients divided into three age groups: 15-34 years old, 35-54 >55 old. The maxillary mandibular is two groups presence (caries, filled, restoration, treatment + healthy) absence (empty, radix relicta, implant, bridge).
 Results: evaluated images, 36.92% 27.39% healthy. on right left side jaws did not affect their clinical status, while lower upper jaw affected status.
 Conclusion: Most (67.85%) with caries restorations. number healthy decreases increasing age. indicates an important result regarding protecting preventive dentistry.