Epidemiology of Molar Furcation Defects: A Multi-Center Study on Prevalence, Severity, and Risk Indicators.

J Periodontal Res · 2026 · PMC12961364 · PMID 41186064

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did not reach statistical significancep = 0.08so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

showed a trendp = 0.08so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

Although third molars showed a trend towards increased risk compared to first molars, this association did not reach statistical significance ( p = 0.08).

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