ArticleArchives of oral biology2018
Third molar agenesis as a potential marker for craniofacial deformities.
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- Influence of Asymmetrical Eruption and Impaction Angulation of the Wisdom Teeth on the Craniofacial Morphology.Cureus · 2026Article
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- Pulp enlargement in individuals born with cleft lip and palate pulp, a radiographic study from the cleft lip and palate service of paraiba, Brazil'.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2021Article
- The Relationship between Agenesis of Third Molar and Craniofacial Morphology in Orthodontic Patients.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
- A rare find of a maxillary third molar with five roots: a case report of an unusual morphology.Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologieArticle
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Abstract
The identification of clinical patterns of tooth agenesis in individuals born with craniofacial deformities may be a useful tool for risk determination of these defects. We hypothesize that specific craniofacial deformities are associated with third molar agenesis.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to identify if third molar agenesis could have a relation with other craniofacial structure alterations, such as cleft lip and palate, skeletal malocclusion, or specific growth patterns in humans.
designData were obtained from 550 individuals ascertained as part of studies aiming to identify genetic contributions to oral clefts. 831 dental records of patients aged over eight years seeking orthodontic treatment were also included. SN-GoGn angle were used to classify the growth pattern (hypo-divergent, normal and hyper-divergent), and the ANB angle was used to verify the skeletal malocclusion pattern (Class I, II and III). Panoramic radiographs were used to determine third molar agenesis.
resultsA high frequency of third molar agenesis among individuals born with cleft lip with or without cleft palate (55%), as well as among their relatives (93.5%) was found. Third molar agenesis was not associated to skeletal malocclusion or growth pattern.
conclusionIt appears that third molar agenesis is associated with the disturbances that lead to cleft lip and palate.
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