Distribution and Angulation Pattern of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the distribution of impacted mandibular third molars on digital panoramic radiographs, based on sex of the patient, side, level of impaction, relationship with the mandibular ramus, and angulation pattern of impaction. Material and Methods: This study analysed 98 people aged 18 and above with 153 impacted mandibular third molars who were treated at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at Ashur University's College of Dentistry. Patients were categorised by sex, right or left side, depth of impaction, relationship with the mandibular ramus, and angulation patterns. Results: The only significant difference found was related to the left side impaction depth with females having more level C impactions than males. Conclusion: The distribution of impacted mandibular third molars were mostly mesioangular, followed by horizontal angulation, impaction level C, and class II.