Mischievous mandibular third molars camouflaging temporomandibular joint disorders

• Published in: Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 48; no. 3; pp. 155 - 158
• Main Authors: Bhardwaj, Aakansha, Gupta, Savina, Narula, Jai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한구강악안면외과학회 30.06.2022; Korean Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons; The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Subjects: Original; 치의학; Temporomandibular joint; Molar; Clicking; Tenderness; Impaction
• ISSN: 2234-7550; 2234-5930
• DOI: 10.5125/JKAOMS.2022.48.3.155

The aim of this study was to observe the relationship between impacted mandibular third molars and development of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Knowledge of the factors that have an adverse effect on the TMJ is necessary for proper diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TMJ disorders.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to observe the relationship between impacted mandibular third molars and development of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Knowledge of the factors that have an adverse effect on the TMJ is necessary for proper diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TMJ disorders.The study was performed on 80 patients aged between 20 and 60 years with impacted mandibular third molars, over a period of two months. The patients were examined clinically and radiologically to determine the type of impaction and detect the associated TMJ symptoms or disorders.Materials and MethodsThe study was performed on 80 patients aged between 20 and 60 years with impacted mandibular third molars, over a period of two months. The patients were examined clinically and radiologically to determine the type of impaction and detect the associated TMJ symptoms or disorders.In the 80 patients, 63.8% (51/80) of TMJ disorders were found in the horizontal group, 46.3% (37/80) in the mesioangular group, 42.5% (34/80) in the distoangular group, and 30.0% (24/80) in the vertical group of impacted mandibular third molars.ResultsIn the 80 patients, 63.8% (51/80) of TMJ disorders were found in the horizontal group, 46.3% (37/80) in the mesioangular group, 42.5% (34/80) in the distoangular group, and 30.0% (24/80) in the vertical group of impacted mandibular third molars.The study concluded that type of impacted mandibular third molar is factor in the development of temporomandibular disorders.ConclusionThe study concluded that type of impacted mandibular third molar is factor in the development of temporomandibular disorders.