Radiographic assessment of agenesis of third molars and para-radicular third molar radiolucencies in population of age group 18-25 years old – a radiographic survey

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  • Bhawandeep Kaur
  • Soheyl Sheikh
  • Shambulingappa Pallagatti

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https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v8i1.23073

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Third molar, Agenesis, Para-radicular radiolucency

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Introduction: Due to biological, cultural and evolutionary changes with time, humans have experienced a decreased dependency on all tooth types. Because of this, the number of certain teeth which are no longer necessary for function are either getting increasingly impacted or are not developing at all. This is especially the case where third molars are concerned. Objective: To assess the prevalence of agenesis of third molars and para-radicular third molar radiolucencies in population of age group 18-25 years. Materials and methods: Five hundred patients of age ranging from 18 to 25 years old were selected randomly and subjectedto undergo conventional panoramic radiographic procedure. Results: 35.4% patients of our study population revealed agenesis of one of the third molars among the four third molars. Agenesis of right maxillary third molar is quite significant as p = 0.030; and only 3.4% revealed the prevalence of para-radicular third molar radiolucencies. Conclusion: As time goes by, agenesis of the third molars is increasing, so they can be considered as vestigial. However, etiology of the para-radicular third molar radiolucencies is unknown.Hence, further research is needed to describe the nature as well as outcome of mandibular para-radicularthird molar radiolucencies.

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2012-11-28

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Kaur, B., Sheikh, S., & Pallagatti, S. (2012). Radiographic assessment of agenesis of third molars and para-radicular third molar radiolucencies in population of age group 18-25 years old – a radiographic survey. Archives of Oral Research, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v8i1.23073

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