Third molar agenesis among children and youths from three major races of Malaysians

Third molar agenesis among children and youths from three major races of Malaysians

Background/purpose: Third molar (M3) agenesis is linked to the evolution and growth of the human jaw, as it is the last tooth to develop in the human dentition. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of M3 agenesis in a Malaysian population. Materials and methods: Pan...

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Main Authors: Jacob John, Phrabhakaran Nambiar, Shani Ann Mani, Nor Himazian Mohamed, Nur Fazwani Ahmad, Norain Azman Murad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
Subjects:
dental agenesis
ethnic variation
missing third molars
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790212000542

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