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[Multiple impaction teeth. Clinical and radiological study in patients with three or more impacted teeth]
S Kamberos1, M Kolokoudias, I Fanourakis
1University of Athens, Greece.
Odontostomatologike Proodos
|August 1, 1990
Summary
Multiple impacted teeth, particularly wisdom teeth, are common in the Greek population, with over 11% experiencing three or more impactions. Most cases involve various impacted teeth, predominantly in the jaw
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Impacted teeth are a common dental issue with implications for oral health.
- Understanding the prevalence and patterns of multiple impactions is crucial for treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the frequency and types of teeth involved in multiple impactions within the Greek population.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study analyzed data from 1740 Greek adults (aged over 20).
- Data included the number and location of impacted teeth per patient.
Main Results:
- 11.37% of participants had three or more impacted teeth.
- The majority of multiple impactions involved wisdom teeth, often in the posterior jaw regions.
- 82.83% of multiple impactions involved different types of teeth, not just wisdom teeth.
Conclusions:
- Multiple tooth impactions are prevalent in the Greek population, frequently involving wisdom teeth.
- The findings highlight the need for comprehensive radiographic assessment to identify all impacted teeth.