Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-3 | Issue-02 | 40-45
Original Research Article
Panoramic Radiography in Evaluating the Pattern of Impacted Third Molars
Priyanka Mahajan, Rajwinder Kaur Malhi, Karanprakash Singh, Chitra Anandani, Saurab Bither, Amritpal Singh
Published : Feb. 28, 2018
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of impacted third
molars in terms of frequency, angulation, level of eruption and available retromolar
space. In this retrospective study, a total of 402 OPGs were finalized. Pattern of
impacted third molars was evaluated using WINTERS classification for the
angulation and PELL & GREGORY classification for the level of eruption and
available retromolar space. Among all the OPGs reviewed, third molar impaction
was more prevalent in mandible than in maxilla. The most common angular position
was mesioangular in mandible and vertical in maxilla. The most common level of
eruption was Position B i.e. the highest position of impacted third molar was located
below the occlusal plane but above the cervical line of adjacent second molar.
Majority of third molars were impacted at less than adequate space. The current
study revealed that the most frequent pattern of impaction according to PELL &
GREGORY classification was Class 2B followed by Class 1C.