Is the third molar the most frequently extracted tooth? A population-based study utilizing dental panoramic radiographs in adults.
Adults
Panoramic radiography
Population characteristics
Third molar
Tooth extraction
Journal
Clinical oral investigations
ISSN: 1436-3771
Titre abrégé: Clin Oral Investig
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 9707115
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024
Historique:
received:
17
06
2024
accepted:
18
07
2024
medline:
24
7
2024
pubmed:
24
7
2024
entrez:
24
7
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The study aimed to examine the authenticity of the often-mentioned statement that the third molar is the most frequently extracted tooth. This finding has not been shown previously in a large population-based sample. Data comprised a nationally representative sample of 6082 panoramic radiographs taken from adults in the cross-sectional Health 2000 Survey. From the radiographs, all missing teeth were recorded. Information on congenital agenesis of individual teeth was retrieved from two published meta-analyses. Primary outcome was the frequency of missing teeth by tooth type. Explanatory variables were age, sex, and the jaw (maxilla/mandible). Statistical analyses included χ Mean age of participants (46% men, 54% women) was 53 years (SD 14.6; range 30‒97 years). Missing teeth occurred more often in women than in men (P < 0.001). The third molar was most frequently missing and the canine least frequently. In the maxilla and mandible, the third molar was missing more often than each of the other tooth types up to the age of 80 years (P < 0.01). When considering the rates of congenital agenesis of individual teeth, it is concluded that the third molar remained the most common tooth extracted up till the age of 80 years. The third molar is the most common target for extraction, but also the most common tooth associated with malpractice claims, and therefore, calls for skills, adequate equipment, and other resources for a successful extraction.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39046553
doi: 10.1007/s00784-024-05845-6
pii: 10.1007/s00784-024-05845-6
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
443Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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