Incidence of dentigerous cysts associated with impacted mandibular third molars

Authors

Surin Tangsuphoom

Publication Date

2005-05-01

Abstract

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of dentigerous cysts associated with impacted mandibular third molars for routine prophylactic removal. Materials and methods Pathological conditions of cystic like soft tissue attached to the cervical surface of impacted mandibular third molars which were removed from 90 patients were studied. Results The incidence of dentigerous cyst arising from impacted mandibular third molars was 52.2% and of compatible with dentigerous cyst was 18.9%. Conclusion Impacted mandibular third molars should be removed for preventing pathological changes of pericoronal tissues.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.28.2.3

First Page

109

Last Page

116

Recommended Citation

Tangsuphoom, Surin (2005) "Incidence of dentigerous cysts associated with impacted mandibular third molars," Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 2, Article 3.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.28.2.3
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/cudj/vol28/iss2/3