Open AccessA retrospective study of some socio-demographic factors associated with pericoronitis in Nigerians
Author(s) -
P O Ayanbadejo,
D C Umesi-Koleoso
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v26i4.28331
Subject(s) - pericoronitis , nigerians , medicine , molar , dentistry , retrospective cohort study , male gender , surgery , political science , law
Pericoronitis is an infectious disease of the operculum overlying an erupting or semi-impacted tooth particularly the lower third molars. It is a painful, sometimes debilitating and common periodontal emergency commonly found in young adults.
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