Baba Farid University Dental Journal
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1

An Analysis of Orthodontic Protocols for Preserving and Utilizing All 3rd Molars, and Orientation Towards Third Molar Extractions for Orthodontic Treatment

  • Author:
  • Priyanshi Chaurasia1,, Purva Joneja2, Anshu Agrawal3, Deepak Singh Choudhary4, Anisha Maria5
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 36 to 41

1PG Student, Department of Orthdontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, M.P, India; Email id:- drpriyanshi28@gmail.com

2Professor and HOD Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, M.P, India; Email id:- drjonejapurva@gmail.com

3Professor Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, M.P, India; Email id:- dranshu80@gmail.com

4Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, M.P, India; Email id:- deepak.123456789@yahoo.com

5Professor and HOD, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, M.P, India; Email id:- anisha.maria99@gmail.com

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Priyanshi Chaurasia, PG Student, Department of Ortho dontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, M.P, India

Online published on 17 November, 2021.

Abstract

The effective dealing with 3rd molars in orthodontics leaves a lot of scope of research. These are the terminal teeth in terms of both position and eruption chronology. Many studies on third molar extraction,in orthodontics have been done but the decision is still a matter of contention.

To evaluate trends in 3rd molar extraction, retention and utilization protocols used by orthodontists PAN India so as to understand the perception of individual orthodontists.

A closed-ended study by method of filling an e-questionnaire and also manual pen filled questionnaireform by 50 orthodontists all over India.

Individual growth pattern in an important consideration in eruption of 3rd molar, agenesis affect orthodontic treatment planning, erupting 3rd molar create mesial migration of teeth resulting in late mandibular anterior tooth crowding.

The study gives us a sound knowledge about the relevant factors related to 3rd molar extraction and utilization in orthodontic treatment.

Keywords

3Rd Molar, Impaction, Eruption, Retention, Orthodontist's Perception