The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of oral/maxillofacial surgeons (OMFSs) and orthodontists to predict third molar eruption by examining a simple panoramic radiograph in cases where full spontaneous eruption occurred. Methods Panoramic radiographs of 17 patients, 1...
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| author | Aline do Carmo Bastos Joelma Bezerra de Oliveira Karina Flexa Ribeiro Mello Patrícia Botelho Leão Flavia Artese David Normando |
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| description | Abstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of oral/maxillofacial surgeons (OMFSs) and orthodontists to predict third molar eruption by examining a simple panoramic radiograph in cases where full spontaneous eruption occurred. Methods Panoramic radiographs of 17 patients, 13–16 years of age, were obtained just after orthodontic treatment (T1), when the third molars were intraosseous. The radiographs at T1 were presented to 28 OMFSs and 28 orthodontists—who were asked to give a prognosis for the lower third molars on both sides (n = 34). The full spontaneous eruption of all third molars was clinically observed when patients were older than 18 years (T2). These teeth were clinically asymptomatic at T1 and T2. Results OMFSs decided by extractions in 49.6 % of cases while orthodontists in 37.8 % (p < 0.001), when the radiographs were examined at T1. Agreement between OMFSs and orthodontists was excellent (Kappa = 0.76, p < 0.0001), as well as intragroup agreement for both OMFSs (Kappa = 0.83) and orthodontists (Kappa = 0.96). Conclusions Despite a remarkable agreement for third molar prognosis, orthodontists and OMFSs were unable to predict lower third molar eruption by examining a simple panoramic radiograph. Both indicated extractions of a considerable number of spontaneously erupted asymptomatic teeth. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-38a97c6e2d87433c93e80f578803f5b32022-12-22T02:03:19ZengSpringerOpenProgress in Orthodontics2196-10422016-07-011711510.1186/s40510-016-0134-0The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molarAline do Carmo Bastos0Joelma Bezerra de Oliveira1Karina Flexa Ribeiro Mello2Patrícia Botelho Leão3Flavia Artese4David Normando5Department of Orthodontics, Brazilian Association of DentistryDepartment of Orthodontics, Brazilian Association of DentistryDepartment of Orthodontics, Brazilian Association of DentistryDepartment of Orthodontics, Brazilian Association of DentistryDepartment of Orthodontics, Rio de Janeiro State UniversityDepartment of Orthodontics, Federal University of ParáAbstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of oral/maxillofacial surgeons (OMFSs) and orthodontists to predict third molar eruption by examining a simple panoramic radiograph in cases where full spontaneous eruption occurred. Methods Panoramic radiographs of 17 patients, 13–16 years of age, were obtained just after orthodontic treatment (T1), when the third molars were intraosseous. The radiographs at T1 were presented to 28 OMFSs and 28 orthodontists—who were asked to give a prognosis for the lower third molars on both sides (n = 34). The full spontaneous eruption of all third molars was clinically observed when patients were older than 18 years (T2). These teeth were clinically asymptomatic at T1 and T2. Results OMFSs decided by extractions in 49.6 % of cases while orthodontists in 37.8 % (p < 0.001), when the radiographs were examined at T1. Agreement between OMFSs and orthodontists was excellent (Kappa = 0.76, p < 0.0001), as well as intragroup agreement for both OMFSs (Kappa = 0.83) and orthodontists (Kappa = 0.96). Conclusions Despite a remarkable agreement for third molar prognosis, orthodontists and OMFSs were unable to predict lower third molar eruption by examining a simple panoramic radiograph. Both indicated extractions of a considerable number of spontaneously erupted asymptomatic teeth.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-016-0134-0Third molarImpactionExtractionDental eruption |
| spellingShingle | Aline do Carmo Bastos Joelma Bezerra de Oliveira Karina Flexa Ribeiro Mello Patrícia Botelho Leão Flavia Artese David Normando The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar Progress in Orthodontics Third molar Impaction Extraction Dental eruption |
| title | The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar |
| title_full | The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar |
| title_fullStr | The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar |
| title_full_unstemmed | The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar |
| title_short | The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar |
| title_sort | ability of orthodontists and oral maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar |
| topic | Third molar Impaction Extraction Dental eruption |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-016-0134-0 |
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