Do fully erupted third molars affect the dental and periodontal health of adjacent second molars? A CBCT-based retrospective study in the Yemeni population

Abstract Background Periodontal pathologies and caries affecting second molars (M2s) are frequently linked to the presence of adjacent third molars (M3s). This study assessed the association between fully erupted M3s and dental and periodontal/cariogenic conditions in M2s using cone-beam computed to...

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Published in:	BMC Oral Health
Main Authors:	Manal M. Al-Hajri, Abduljabbar M. Al-Sameai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Caries Cone-beam computed tomography Effect Erupted third molar Periodontal condition Second molar
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06667-y