Association between mandibular third molar impaction patterns, second molar caries, and pericoronitis: a cross-sectional study in a syrian population.

Saudi Dent J · 2026 · PMC13168376 · PMID 42118418

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A statistically significant relationship was found between age and caries prevalence ( p = 0.000), with the highest incidence in patients over 26 years and a decreasing trend in younger groups.

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