ArticleOral radiology2026
Prevalence of lower second premolar agenesis and study of rhizolysis of primary second molars without permanent successor with 2 methods.
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objectivesThe aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of lower second premolar (2Pr) agenesis and to quantify rhizolysis of the preceding primary molars. MATERIALS AND
methodsA descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out to quantify root resorption of lower primary second molar (p2m) with permanent successor agenesis in panoramic radiographs using 2 methods: Bjerklin-Bennett method (graphical method by fractions) and ratios' method (proportions).
results3206 panoramic radiographs were reviewed. The final sample consisted of 174 p2m. With the graphical method, it was found that half of the sample had both roots without resorption. With the numerical method, it was observed that root length decreased with age. Almost half of them have infraocclusion and greater infraocclusion led to greater resorption. Healthy p2m showed less resorption.
conclusionsThe prevalence of 2Pr in the present study was 3.4%. The p2m with agenesis of the successor begin to resorb from the age of 9 years, remaining stable from this age. Those p2m without infraocclusion and healthy suffer less resorption. We consider both methods used to measure root resorption to be valid without the need for multiple sequential radiographs. We consider new studies necessary, expanding the sample and studying more variables that affect rhizolysis.
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