Presence of third molar germs in orthodontic patients with class II/2 and class III malocclusions

• Published in: Collegium antropologicum Vol. 33; no. 4; p. 1171
• Main Authors: Mady Maricić, Barbara, Legović, Mario, Slaj, Martina, Lapter Varga, Marina, Zuvić Butorac, Marta, Kapović, Miljenko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Croatia 01.12.2009
• Subjects: Croatia - epidemiology; Female; Humans; Male; Malocclusion; Malocclusion, Angle Class II - epidemiology; Malocclusion, Angle Class II - physiopathology; Malocclusion, Angle Class III - epidemiology; Malocclusion, Angle Class III - physiopathology; Molar, Third; Prevalence; Tooth Germ; Croatia

The aim of this study was to determine the presence of third molar germs in patients with Class II/2 and Class III malocclusions. The study comprised 146 examinees from Zagreb and Istria. Examinees with Class II/2 malocclusions amounted to 77 and those with Class III 69. With regard to development o...