Emad Hammody Abdulla*, Ali Abd Al Kareem Mohammed, Shafaa Abd Al Kadum and Reyad Jafar

College of Dentistry, Ibn Sina University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baghdad, Iraq

*Corresponding Author: Emad Hammody Abdulla, Assistant Professor, College of Dentistry, Ibn Sina University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baghdad, Iraq.

Received: July 26, 2021; Published: : September 07, 2021

Citation: Emad Hammody Abdulla., et al. “Prevalence of Impacted Lower Canines and Lower Second Premolars among Dental Students". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 5.10 (2021): 03-06.

Abstract

Introduction: Mandibular second premolar came in the third grade after third permanent molars and maxillary permanent canines in frequency of impaction. They are found impacted at different angulation and positions and should be carefully evaluated radio graphically during treatment planning. The incidence of impacted mandibular canines in the mandible is low as that in the maxilla, few sound studies based on large patient samples found.

Aim of this Study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of impacted lower canines and lower premolars among Iraqi students in the dental colleges.

Materials and Methods: This study involved 147 dental students, and these cases had presented to college of dentistry in Ibn sina University for medical and pharmacological sciences, Iraq. Duration of the study from February 2021 to June 2021.

Results: Total case examined 146, 24 case excluded because of age range. The Results of 122 cases showed a total of 7 impacted mandibular canine teeth were found in 7 of the 122 patients (5.73%) with 5 being in females (ages 18 - 25) and 2 in males (ages 18 - 25). In two patients Impacted lower canines were bilateral and the other cases were unilateral. A total of 5 impacted lower premolars were found in 5 of 122 patients (4.09%) with 3 being in females (age 18 - 25) and 2 being in males (age 18 - 25), this impaction was bilateral in 1 case and unilateral in the other one.

Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, the following was drawn: The prevalence of impacted lower canines and lower second premolars among age group 18 - 25 is 4 - 8%. The increase in accidental findings of impacted mandibular canine and second premolars should encourage the community to raise awareness and educate the population about the clinical implications and the importance of implementing preventive and interceptive procedures.

Keywords: Impacted Lower Canines; Lower Second Premolars; Dental Students

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