| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9212958 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The 3-year caries incidence in third molars erupted to the occlusal plane was highest among younger patients and mandibular teeth. The presence of caries in first/second molars at baseline was highly predictive of the development of third molar caries during the ensuing 3 years.
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Authors
Daniel A. DDS, PhD, MPH, John R. DMD, PhD, M. Thomas DDS, Raymond P. DDS, PhD, Ceib PhD, Richard H. DDS, George H. DDS,