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September 23, 2025Frontiers in Oral HealthOpen Access

Influence of linear and angular parameters on lower third molar retention: the role of space allocation and transpalatal width

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ACAna Isabel Contreras-MadridUniversidad de La LagunaRMRoshan Melwani-SadhwaniUniversidad Fernando Pessoa CanariasRVRocío Trinidad Velázquez-CayónUniversidad Fernando Pessoa Canarias

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Implication

This analysis reveals how transpalatal width and eruption space influence molar impaction risk.

Key Points

  • Retention in mandibular third molars was observed in only 12.9% of cases, highlighting a critical concern.
  • Statistical assessments indicated that 51% of molars were at impaction risk due to their angulation.
  • A study evaluated 71 mandibular third molars using both jaw models and orthopantomograms for comprehensive data.
  • Maxillary constriction appears to significantly risk mandibular third molar retention, suggesting urgent clinical focus.

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Contreras-Madrid et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43d83713b0b5dfea7dcadhttps://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1612527
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