West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2020, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (3): 274-279.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2020.03.008

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Three-dimensional analysis of the mandible with impacted mandibular second molar

Fan Wei1,2, Gao Deguo2,3, Wang Yuting1,2, Li Dandan1,2, Wang Zhendong1,2()   

  1. 1.Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
    2.Dept. of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatological, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
    3.Dept. of Orthodontics, Zhenjiang Stomatological Hospital, Zhenjiang 212000, China
  • Received:2019-08-12 Revised:2020-02-18 Online:2020-06-01 Published:2020-05-28
  • Contact: Zhendong Wang E-mail:wangzhd74@hotmail.com
  • Supported by:
    Opening of the Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University(JSKLOD-KF-1710);Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(2018-87);Jiangsu Provincial Key Medical Discipline(zdxka2016026)

Abstract:

Objective To study the developmental and morphological characteristics of the mandible in patients with impacted mandibular second molar and to predict the possible trend of mandibular development via three-dimensional (3D) measurement and analysis. Methods A total of 88 cases of impacted group and 88 cases of control group were screened out. 3D measurements were performed by using Mimics software. A total of 23 landmark points and 17 measurements were determined. The measurements were analyzed by t-test. Results The mandible length, the space between the first molars, the space between mandibular angles, and the width between the first molars in the impacted group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Moreover, the value of the submandibular angle was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The impacted mandible of patients with mandibular second molar showed lack of sagittal and width development, and the impacted mandibular second molar was a manifestation of its degeneration.

Key words: three-dimensional measurement, impacted mandibular second molar, mandible, degeneration

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