Impaction of Lower Third Molars - Case Reports

摘要

Third molars are the most often congenitally missing teeth. Studies on the development o f third molars have lead to the identification o f radiographic characteristics that are useful in predicting the eruption. We have investigated the clinical and radiographic status of lower third molars. In the course of our studies five different types o f impaction pattern of the mandibular third molars have been revealed.