| Literature DB >> 18406023 |
G H L Saravana1, Krishnaraj Subhashraj.
Abstract
The aim of the study was to find out the incidence of histological abnormalities in soft tissues that are associated with impacted lower third molars with no pericoronal lytic lesion. We studied 100 patients who had a radiographically normal asymptomatic impacted lower third molar (<2.4mm radiolucency). The incidence of cystic changes in the dental follicle was 46%. There was a high incidence in the right side and in men. We recommend histopathological evaluation and radiographic diagnosis in the management of impacted third molars.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18406023 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2008.02.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg ISSN: 0266-4356 Impact factor: 1.651