How the Loss of Second Molars Corresponds with the Presence of Adjacent Third Molars in Chinese Adults: A Retrospective Study

How the Loss of Second Molars Corresponds with the Presence of Adjacent Third Molars in Chinese Adults: A Retrospective Study

Third molars (M3s) can increase the pathological risks of neighboring second molars (M2s). However, whether the M3 presence affects M2 loss remains unknown. This retrospective study aimed to reveal the reasons for M2 loss and how M2 loss relates to neighboring M3s. The medical records and radiograph...

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Main Authors: Li-Juan Sun, Yang Yang, Zhi-Bang Li, Yi Tian, Hong-Lei Qu, Ying An, Bei-Min Tian, Fa-Ming Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
second molar
tooth loss
tooth extraction
third molar
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/23/7194

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