Prevalence and patterns of third molar impaction among Ethiopians in Addis Ababa: a retrospective pilot study

Abstract Tooth impaction is a condition in which a tooth does not reach its normal position and is often observed in the third mandibular molar due to inadequate space. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and configuration of the impacted third molars with an emphasis on angular orientati...

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Main Authors: Tsedenia Gebeyehu, Yeshewas Abaynew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59821-x