ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Prevalence of Missing First Permanent Molars in a Selected Population in a University Dental Clinic Setting: A Retrospective Radiographic Study.
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- An epidemiological study on early orthodontic treatment need among eastern Saudi Arabian children in the mixed dentition stage.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Permanent First Mandibular Molar: Loss Prevalence and Pattern among Saudis in Al-Ahsa.European journal of dentistry · 2023Article
- Characteristics of Spatial Changes in Molars and Alveolar Bone Resorption among Patients with Loss of Mandibular First Molars: A CBCT-Based Morphometric Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Radiographic Assessment of Permanent First Molars Among Adults in Riyadh: A Retrospective Study.Cureus · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Unmet Restorative Treatment Needs among Pediatric Patients of King Faisal University Dental Clinics, Saudi Arabia.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistryArticle
- Assessment Factors for Managing First Permanent Molars in Children with Poor Prognosis: A Systematic Mapping of Clinical Evidence.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryReview
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Abstract
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objectiveThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of missing first permanent molars (FPMs) in the 7-29-year-old selected population of Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis study retrospectively analyzed 398 panoramic radiographs of patients aged from 7 to 29 years old for missing FPM. Patients were divided into two age-groups: 7-15 and 16-29 years old. Study variables including gender, age, missing FPM, dental arch, and right or left sides of the arch were recorded. The data were statistically analyzed using Chi-square tests.
resultsOf the total study sample, 23.1% of patients had only one missing FPM, 13.3% of patients had two, and 2.8% of them had three missing FPM teeth. No patient had four missing FPM teeth. A total of 60.8% (242) radiographs in the overall sample did not show any missing teeth. The mandibular FPMs (35.2%) were found missing more frequently than their maxillary counterparts (17.4%) and the left mandibular quadrant showed a higher rate of missing FPM (21.9%). No statistically significant association was seen between the missing FPM and the gender or age-group (
conclusionThe high prevalence rates of missing FPM in the study population warrants attention. Further prospective studies are needed to comprehensively evaluate the effect of early loss of the FPM on space changes in the arch and subsequent reduction in complex orthodontic treatment needs. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Almugla YM. Prevalence of Missing First Permanent Molars in a Selected Population in a University Dental Clinic Setting: A Retrospective Radiographic Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(2):269-272.
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