The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of pericoronitis associated with retained third molars in patients treated in the University of Yucatán School of Dentistry (FOUADY for the Spanish acronym). One hundred patients... more
The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of pericoronitis associated with retained third molars in patients treated in the University of Yucatán School of Dentistry (FOUADY for the Spanish acronym). One hundred patients between the ages of 16 and 82 were studied, with retained third molars. Of the 100 patients studied, 67% (n=67) had pericoronitis. Of these, 33% (n=22) had developed secondary facial infections. Average age of the patients was 27. Pain was the main symptom and the prevailing location was vertical, class I, type A according to Pell and Gregory. Considering the high prevalence in our study of pericoronitis, it is important to establish preventive measures consistingoftheirearlyevaluationandcure,thus preventing potential infections processes that could represent a threat to the life of the patient.
