Retrospective Analysis of Impacted Second Molars FrequencyBackground: To evaluate the frequency of second molar teeth in permanent dentition of the sub population of Turkish population.
Methods:The panoramic radiograph (PR) of patients who received a PR for various reasons at the Süleyman Demirel University Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department between January and June 2018 were retrospectively examined in terms of impacted second molar teeth. Patients demographic data (age, gender, presence of the syndrome), the presence of impacted second molar teeth, their number, location, position, unilateral or bilateral status, type of treatment, and condition of the adjacent 3rd molar teeth were evaluated.Results: PR of 12113 patients were examined and 21 impacted second molars were detected in 16 patients (0.13%). The majority of impacted second molars were observed in mandible (% 61.90) and seen unilaterally (% 87.50) and vertically (% 38.10). It was found that the 3rd molars associated with these teeth were often impacted (% 87.50). Asymptomatic impacted teeth were generally followed up (% 85.71).
Conclusion:Second molar impaction is a rare entity. In order to prevent the symptoms that may arise from these teeth, detailed PR examination and patient follow up is important.