Pericoronitis: A clinical and epidemiological study in greek military recruits

Abstract

The use of mouthwash along with the adequate frequency of teeth-brushing appeared to be related to a statistically significant decrease of the disease. Vertical impacted molars are more likely to present pericoronitis at a rate of 61.11%; plane A and the impacted teeth that are positioned to the front edge of the mandible according to class II, have a higher rate of prevalence. Finally, a brief literature review in comparison to our study is also presented. <b>Key words:</b>Third-molar-related pericoronitis, impacted wisdom teeth, prevalence, epidemiological study, Greece.