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Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Transplant Surgery, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine Relevance (CHIMOMO), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy

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• Research Article   
  Bone Loss Associated with Extraction of Impacted Third Molars: A Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
  Author(s): Shaniko Kaleci*, Pierantonio Bellini, Giacomo Setti, Giulia Melloni, Matilde Ruozzi and Ugo Consolo
  
  Background: The extraction of impacted third molars presents anatomical challenges and surgical risks, prompting debate over prophylactic removal, particularly for impacted lower molars. Types of studies reviewed: This meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines, included studies from 2000 to 2024. This meta-analysis examined the relationship between the mesioangular position of impacted third molars and pathological changes, including bone loss adjacent to the second molar. Results: 2943 studies initially identified, 10 studies (2163 patients) met the inclusion criteria, 4 studies included in the meta-analysis. Statistical analysis revealed that horizontally impacted third molars showed a higher percentage of pathological change (41%) compared to vertically (20.7%), mesioangular (21.4%) and dis.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0870.24.S31.002

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