Mandibular third molars as a risk factor for angle fractures: a retrospective study

Abstract

The results of this study demonstrate that patients with fractured mandibles and mandibular third molars are nearly 2.2 times more likely to have an angle fracture than patients without mandibular third molars.

Association between eruption state of the third molar and the occurrence of mandibular angle fractures

“…The search delivered 182 results, of which 38 articles dealt with mandibular fractures and third molars. Ten studies met the inclusion criteria . Altogether, 7528 patients were investigated (Table ).…”

“…Present 58 84 103 101 41 115 159 343 502 Absent 27 24 165 19 32 153 46 374 420 Total 85 108 268 120 73 268 205 717 922 The search delivered 182 results, of which 38 articles dealt with mandibular fractures and third molars. Ten studies met the inclusion criteria (10,14,16,(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25). Altogether, 7528 patients were investigated ( Table 4).…”

Pattern of third molar impaction in Libyan population: A retrospective radiographic study

“…[3][4][5][6][7] This can be attributed to racial variation in the pattern of facial growth and jaw and tooth size, which are crucial determinants of the eruption pattern. 2 The removal of impacted third molars is one of the most common procedures performed in the speciality of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 8 since these teeth are often associated with pathological conditions including pericoronitis, periodontitis, cystic lesions or root resorption. 9 Third molar extraction can be performed using elevators and/or forceps, or may require a surgical intervention.…”

Mandibular angle fractures during third molar removal: a report of two cases

“…Many studies have reported a two‐ to three‐fold increased risk for fractures (specially angle) when mandibular third molars are present, as well as greater risk depending on the position of the third molar 14,16,17 . However, Iida et al 20 did not find any significant difference between the risk of angle fractures and the position of the third molar.…”

“…Fracture may also occur postoperatively as a late complication usually within the first three weeks after surgery 3,12,13 . Recent research shows the risk of fracture of the mandibular angle related to the presence of an unerupted third molar, which leads some surgeons to give an indication for its propylactic removal when exposed to facial trauma 3,4,7,8,14–18 . However, a greater frequency of condylar fractures in patients without an impacted lower third molar have been observed in other studies 16,19,20 .…”