BACKGROUND The Evaluation of the degree of lower third molar (L3M) extraction difficulty is extremely important for both clinicians and patients. This study aimed to evaluate the validity of a new index (Kharma scale) as a preoperative predictor index of the difficulty of surgical removal of impacted L3M. MATERIAL AND METHODS Extraction difficulty of a series of 49-impacted L3M was predicted ...

T he role of mandibular third molars in the relapse of lower anterior crowding following the cessation of retention in orthodontically treated cases has provoked much speculation in the dental literature over the past 115 years. In 1859 Robinson’ wrote : “. . the dens sapicntiae . . is . . frequently the immediate cause of irregularity of the teeth by the pressure exerted towards the anterior p...

PURPOSE The goals of this study were to measure surgeons abilities to estimate third molar (M3) extraction difficulty and to identify variables associated with errors in estimates of difficulty. MATERIALS AND METHODS To address our research purpose, we implemented a prospective cohort study and enrolled a sample of surgeons who remove M3s. Predictor variables were categorized as either surgeo...

This work assessed the polymicrobial flora of mandibular third molar pericoronitis. Obligate anaerobes were found in almost all cases (32 of 35). Amoxicillin and pristinamycin were the most effective against the flora, particularly aerobic organisms. Metronidazole alone or combined with spiramycin was the most effective drug against obligate anaerobes.

Third molars are thought to have once been a necessity for early human ancestors in order to efficiently chew and digest the cellulose that comprised the plant foliage, which was an integral part of the dietary intake. Due to evolutionary changes and societal advancements, human diets are less plant based, jaw size has become smaller, and the functional need for third molars minimal [1]. Third ...

Accidental displacement of the third molar tooth or its fragment into the anatomical spaces is a rare but potentially serious complication. The most common sites of mandibular third molar displacement are the sublingual, submandibular, and pterygomandibular spaces. Removal of a displaced tooth or its fragments from these spaces may be difficult due to poor access and the vital structures involv...

INTRODUCTION The incidence of oral sinus communications (OSC) following the extraction of an upper third molar remains uncertain. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of OSC following the extraction of 389 consecutive upper third molars during 2003 in the Master of Oral Surgery and Orofacial Implantology (Barcelona University, Spain). PATIENTS AND METHOD Diffe...

A 46-year-old male patient referred to Department of Oral Medicine, with the primary chief complaint of a painless swelling in the right side of mandibular. A panoramic radiograph revealed a well-defined, multilocular radiolucent bony lesion with thin and straight septa in the right side of mandible extending from distal of canine to mesial of third molar. Histological examination showed a soli...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the influence of various photoactivation techniques on the internal gap, Knoop-hardness, and polymerization depth of silorane- and methacrylate-based composites in Class II restorations. METHODS Preparations were made in third molars (n = 10), according to composites (Filtek P60: methacrylate; Filtek P90: silorane) and photoactivation techniques (OC: occlusal photoactiv...

How to cite this article: Pankaj Gupta, Chaya M David, Manasa Anand Meundi, Abhishek Dubey. Multiple supernumerary teeth in non-syndromic patientA case report and review of literature. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research 2016;3(2):377380. they can present irregular shape. According to their location they are classified as: • Mesiodens, • Paramolar (situated usually in the int...