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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Human Anatomy
  • Morphology

Background:

  • Understanding the morphology of wisdom teeth (third molars) is crucial for dental procedures.
  • Variations in crown and root anatomy can impact surgical outcomes and orthodontic treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe the most common morphological types of superior (upper) wisdom teeth.
  • To analyze parameters including crown size and shape, occlusal surface characteristics, and root number, topography, and orientation.

Main Methods:

  • Collection and analysis of human upper wisdom teeth.
  • Detailed examination of crown and root morphology based on defined parameters.

Main Results:

  • The dominant dental crown shape observed is parallelepipedic.
  • Occlusal surfaces are typically rectangular or parallelogram-shaped with large mesial and distal sides.
  • Cusps are often poorly demarcated and less individualized.
  • A single, voluminous root, either straight or distally curved, is present in approximately half of the cases.

Conclusions:

  • The study elucidates prevalent morphological patterns in superior wisdom teeth.
  • These findings contribute to a better understanding of dental anatomy for clinical applications.