IMPACTION OF TEETH - FREQUENCY AND MOST OFTEN USED TREATMENT PROTOCOLS

What is it about?

Introduction: Tooth impaction is a biological phenomenon that can affect every tooth group, but most often third molars, canines and second premolars. Methodology: The aim of our survey is to find out the prevalence of impacted teeth in different tooth groups. Another aim is to prove the following hypothesis, namely that there is a relationship between impaction teeth and treatment protocols using the method of distalization of the upper molars with the Pendulum appliance and also releasing space in the arc by the extraction of permanent teeth. The study analyzed 182 patients diagnosed with impacted teeth and excluded patients with impacted third molars. The analysis used the statistics packet SPSS version 13.0. Results: The most common impacted teeth are the upper canines – 137 teeth, followed by upper second premolars – 50 teeth, the lower second premolars – 27 teeth, the lower canine – 20 teeth, the lower second molar – 11 teeth, the upper central incisor – 8 teeth, the lower lateral incisor – 3. Significant statistical relations were found between tooth agenesis, odonthoma collections and tooth transposition with impaction. Patients in the early growth period stand a better chance not to undergo non-extraction treatment than those for whom the formation of the constant dentition has been finalized and who have passed the peak of their puberty growth. Conclusion: The early diagnosis of the problem is an important factor for a successful treatment. The growth potential of the patient is the leading factor that supports the processes. Keywords: impaction teeth, tooth agenesis, tooth transposition, odontoma.

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