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Third Molar Eruption Prediction, Michael L. Jacobsen
Third Molar Eruption Prediction, Michael L. Jacobsen
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The diagnosis and treatment of third molars has often been cited as a special problem to the orthodontist. If the prognosis of third molars could be determined, orthodontic treatment could progress on a more positive basis.
This study was designed to provide a method of deciding whether developing third molars will erupt or become impacted.
Records from 130 orthodontically treated cases of Dr. Fredsall8 were studied. Several factors were evaluated and measured using the patients' cephalometric radiographs.
The actual fate of the third molars were recorded in the hope it could be used to predict what to expect from …