ABSTRACT The traumatic bone cyst is an uncommon nonneoplastic lesion of the jaws that considered as a “pseudocyst” because lack epithelial lining. This particularly asymptomatic and, therefore, diagnosed by routine dental radiographic examination unilocular radiolucency with scalloped borders, mainly in posterior mandibular region. exact etiopathogenesis remains uncertain, though it often assoc...

The presence of deeply horizontally impacted lower second and third molars is unusual. The arrested eruption of the lower second and third molars can determine disturbances of mastication and aesthetics. Moreover, an increased risk of caries in the distal side of the first lower molar is possible. Different therapeutic approaches could be proposed for second and third molar impaction and malpos...

Objective: To find out the association of lower anterior arch crowding with angulations impacted mandibular third molar. Materials and Methods: Data for this cross-sectional study was collected from Panoramic radiographs dental casts patients meeting inclusion criteria. The molars were classified based on Winter’s classification using little’s irregularity index. A statistical analysis performe...

Introduction:There are conflicting reports on the effects of surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars on the periodontium of the adjacent teeth. The aim of this study was to compare the condition of the periodontium six months after extraction of impacted mandibular third molars with baseline values. Methods: Fifty patients with mesioangular impacted mandibular third molarsparticipa...

Background: Third molars are the most frequently impacted teeth, and extensive research has been carried out delineating their impaction prevalence, classification, and treatment approaches. We present a rare case of an impacted mandibular third molar which went through unprecedented changes in angulation over an eight-year time span with no particular pathologic, traumatic, or therapeutic inte...

background and aims. the surgical removal of the lower third molars is a procedure generally followed by side effects such as postoperative pain. the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of socket irrigation with an anesthetic solution in relieving pain following impacted third molar surgery. materials and methods. thirty-four patients (17 males and 17 females), aged 18-24 years, with...

Impacted mandibular third molar tooth has the potential to induce periodontal problems in the distal root of second molar tooth. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous biomaterial which has been used to enhance soft and hard tissue regeneration. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of PRP in management of periodontal pocket at the distal root of mandibular second ...

BACKGROUND Impacted teeth predispose to periodontal disease and dental caries of adjacent teeth resulting in pain, discomfort and loss of function. This study analyzed the pattern of occurrence of impacted teeth, associated symptoms, treatment and complications of treatment in patients who presented at the Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania. METHOD This was a crossectional descriptive stud...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Impacted lower third molar is found in 90% of the general population. Impacted lower third molar surgery may result in periodontal complications on the distal surface of the adjacent second molar. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of flap design on the periodontal status of the second molar after lower third molar surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty patien...