The aim of the study was to determine whether there are differences in dental age (DA) using the method of Demirjian, in patients with impacted buccal or palatal maxillary canines in relation to unaffected controls. DA was estimated using Demirjian's method on panoramic radiographs of two groups of Caucasian patients. The study group consisted of 116 patients aged from 12 to 16 years (80 female...

Supernumerary teeth are additional teeth besides the normal series and can be found in any region of the dental arch. Supernumerary teeth can be classified according to their form and locations. Early diagnosis and treatment of patients with supernumerary teeth may prevent or minimize complications. The treatment options depend on the type and position of the supernumerary tooth and its effect ...

Objective: This study is focused on the identification of comprehensible radiographical and clinical features for risk assessment coronectomies in horizontally impacted mandibular third molars which require surgical treatment. A classification, based a literature review well-defined algorithm, has been developed to streamline decision-making process. Methods: PubMed, OVID Medline Google Scholar...

A survey was carried out to determine the reasons for extractions of teeth in the middle (central) region of Jordan. Data was obtained from 80 dentists practicing general dentistry over a period of 2 weeks of their practice. The results revealed that out of the 1030 teeth extracted, 39.7% were removed due to extensive caries, 20.9% due to periodontal diseases, 13.4% at the patient's request, 10...

Aim : The aim of this study is to evaluate the angulation of impacted mandibular third molars and also to evaluate the most common sex affected . Objective: To determine which angulation is more common in impaction To determine the prevalence of mandibular third molar impaction based on gender Materials and Methodology: The study was conducted on 110 subjects which consists of 58 males and 52 f...