The Association of Indications of Third Molar Coronectomy and Surgical Removal with Pell & Gregory and Winter Classification
Keywords:
Third molar impaction, IAN, coronectomy.Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the association between the choice of third molar treatment,coronectomy or surgical extraction and their classification based on Pell & Gregory and Winter Classification systems
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in the department of Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from January 2023 to January 2024. This study includes 150 patients. Age selected was 18-40 years. The mandibular third molar impaction was assessed using Digital panoramic radiograph. Eligible patients were further assessed by CBCT to know the mandibular impaction and IAN relationship.The Data was analyzed using SPSS 23.0. Chi-square statistics was used for association and p< 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
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