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The Association Between Skeletal Facial Types and Third Molars Impaction in a Saudi Arabian Subpopulation: A CBCT
Muslat A Bin Rubaia'an1, Aymen Neyaz1, Faisal Talic1
1College of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Purpose:
To assess the state of mandibular and maxillary third molars in relation to different facial types in a Saudi population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) records.
Patients And Methods:
A retrospective study was performed on CBCTs. Statistical analysis determined the relationship between impacted maxillary and mandibular third molars and different skeletal facial types. The degree of third molar impaction was evaluated.
Results:
A total of 198 CBCTs from subjects were evaluated, with a mean age of 34.2 years. Archer II classification was found to be significantly associated with all skeletal profiles. The incidence of mesioangular impactions in lower third molar showed a notable increase in the brachyfacial group, which was statistically significant.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, this study demonstrates that different facial types are associated with the angulation of third molar impactions.
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