Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 224-225, December 2005

Visible third molars are associated with an increased risk for abnormal periodontal measures on adjacent second molars

Associate Professor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Visiting Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital, Director of Fellowship in Clinical Investigation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Original Article

Elter JR, Offenbacher S, White RP Jr, Beck JD. Third molars associated with periodontal pathology in older Americans. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2005;63:179-84.

Level of Evidence

3

Purpose/Question

Among older adults, do subjects with visible third molars (M3s), when compared to those without visible M3s, have an increased risk for periodontal disease on the adjacent second molars (M2s)?

Source of Funding

Government and Foundation

Type of Study/Design

Cross-sectional

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00177-6

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.09.008

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 224-225, December 2005

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