Cross-sectional study examines the effects of impacted molars on surrounding tissues across age groups, suggesting extraction for young adults.
Mesioangular impaction, horizontal impaction, MSM-IMTM surface-to-surface contact, and MSM distal alveolar bone in a state of inflammatory resorption greatly affect lesions on IMTM and its surrounding tissues. These findings suggest the prophylactic extraction in young adults (18-25 years) with high-risk impactions, while recommending observation or cautious management for asymptomatic older patients without signs of inflammatory bone resorption.
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