Eruption Status of Third Molar and Its Possible Influence on the Location of Mandibular Angle Fracture: A Retrospective Analysis

Abstract

Introduction This study was designed to evaluate the influence of eruption status of mandibular third molars on the location of mandibular angle fracture. We also aimed to evaluate the incidence of damage to mandibular third molar teeth (M3) and its roots. Materials and Methods Medical records and panoramic radiographs of 142 patient cohorts with mandibular angle fractures with third molars present were retrospectively reviewed.Results Revealed that incidence of angle fracture were high in patients with fully erupted M3 when compared to unerupted group. Out of 142 patients, 108 fractures were found involving the M3 socket and 14.1 % had damage to M3. Conclusion The presence of erupted mandibular third molar increases the chances of angle fracture when compared to impacted M3. Involvement of the M3 socket often resulted in increased operative time and complexity of the surgical procedure with possible removal of the damaged M3.

A finite element analysis on the indication for extracting partially impacted mandibular third molars considering mandibular trauma

“…In the past decade, clinical articles have predominantly been retrospective studies involving large samples comprising hundreds of patients with mandibular angle and/ or condylar fractures [5,8,[28][29][30][31][32][33]. The results and conclusions drawn from these studies are robust and compelling.…”

A finite element analysis on the indication for extracting partially impacted mandibular third molars considering mandibular trauma

“…In the past decade, clinical articles have predominantly been retrospective studies involving large samples comprising hundreds of patients with mandibular angle and/ or condylar fractures [5,8,[28][29][30][31][32][33]. The results and conclusions drawn from these studies are robust and compelling.…”

A finite element analysis on the indication for extracting partially impacted mandibular third molars considering mandibular trauma

“…In the past decade, clinical articles have predominantly been retrospective studies involving large samples comprising hundreds of patients with mandibular angle and/ or condylar fractures [5,8,[28][29][30][31][32][33]. The results and conclusions drawn from these studies are robust and compelling.…”

A finite element analysis on the indication for extracting partially impacted mandibular third molars considering mandibular trauma

“…In the past decade, clinical articles have predominantly been retrospective studies involving large samples comprising hundreds of patients with mandibular angle and/ or condylar fractures [5,8,[28][29][30][31][32][33]. The results and conclusions drawn from these studies are robust and compelling.…”