Impact of the presence of partially erupted third molars on the local radiographic bone condition

Abstract The decision on retaining or prophylactically removing asymptomatic lower third molars is still discussed in the literature. This study aimed to verify the association between asymptomatic lower third molars and local bone conditions through periapical radiographs. Based on sample size calc...

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Main Authors: Ighor Andrade Fernandes, Endi Lanza Galvão, Patricia Furtado Gonçalves, Saulo Gabriel Moreira Falci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-12729-w