Is third molar development affected by third molar impaction or impaction-related parameters?

Objective: To evaluate the effect of third molar impaction and impaction-related parameters on third molar development.

Materials And Methods: Panoramic radiographs (N=3972) from 473 males and 558 females between 3.2 and 23.

Radiographic prediction of mandibular third molar eruption and mandibular canal involvement based on angulation.

Objectives: The aim of our study was to identify and predict patients at risk of impeded mandibular third molar eruption and potential relation between the third molar roots and the mandibular canal, based on molar angulations in an early development stage.

Setting And Sample Population: A total of 1011 adolescent orthodontic patients were included in this longitudinal study.

Materials And Methods: We analysed pre-eruptive rotational changes and root development of mandibular third molars on 2022 panoramic radiographs (two time-points).