Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the localization of the impacted permanent teeth according to the Winter classification with cone-beam computed tomography and to evaluate the incidence among sexes.
Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography images were obtained from 471 patients whose request was impacted teeth were examined. The positions and localizations of the impacted permanent central, premolar, canine, and first, second, and third molar teeth were evaluated according to age and gender using the Winter classification.
Results: The distribution of the impacted tooth groups in this study was 62.2% third molar, 31.6% canine, 3.8% premolar, 0.4% incisor, and 0.2% first molar teeth. The study group’s most common teeth were impacted in the vertical position at 40.1%. The impacted third molar teeth were found to be impacted most frequently in the vertical position. In contrast, the impacted canines were most frequently impacted in the mesioangular position with a rate of 51.0%.
Conclusion: It is necessary to know the position of the impacted teeth to determine the appropriate method of treatment for impacted teeth and to prevent complications during or after treatment. Cone-beam computed tomography appears to have a clinical contribution to the evaluation of impacted tooth positions and localizations.
Cite this article as: Sağlam H, Akkoca Kaplan F, Kazan O, Bilgir E, Yeşilova E, Bayrakdar İŞ. Retrospective evaluation of impacted positions of permanent teeth with cone-beam computed tomography. Essent Dent. 2022;1(3):84-88.