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[Impacted third molars and facial typology].
M Di Dio1, F Muzzi, F Cecchetti
1Insegnamento di Patologia Speciale Odontostomatologica, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, AFaR Ospedale Fatebenefratelli, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy.
Minerva Stomatologica
|March 28, 2003
Summary
Individuals with a brachyfacial (shortened lower face) facial type have a higher risk of impacted wisdom teeth. This finding aids in evaluating the need for lower third molar removal.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Anthropology
Context:
- The prophylactic removal of asymptomatic lower third molars is common.
- Understanding the relationship between facial morphology and impacted teeth is crucial for surgical decision-making.
Purpose:
- To investigate the association between facial typology and the inclusion of impacted lower third molars.
- To identify potential parameters for evaluating the necessity of wisdom tooth extraction.
Summary:
- A study analyzed 50 cephalometric radiographs of patients undergoing lower third molar removal.
- Results indicated a higher prevalence of brachyfacial types (84% males, 71% females) among patients with impacted wisdom teeth compared to normofacial and dolichofacial types.
Impact:
- Facial types characterized by a short vertical dimension and counterclockwise mandibular growth show an increased risk for wisdom teeth impaction.
- This research provides insights into predicting impaction risk based on facial characteristics.