Research Article

[Retracted] Correlation of Complex Impacted Mandibular Teeth with Pericoronitis and Effect of Minimally Invasive Tooth Extraction on Patients’ Long-term Outcome of Masticatory Ability

Table 1

Incidence of pericoronitis in patients with complex impacted mandibular teeth.

IndicatorGroup A (n = 31)Group B (n = 70)t/χ2

Age24.3 ± 6.323.6 ± 6.30.5170.606

Pericoronal blind pocket depth13.690<0.001
 <3 mm26 (83.9)30 (42.9)
 ≥3 mm5 (16.1)40 (57.1)

Sex0.0460.829
 Male16 (51.6)35 (50.0)
 Female15 (48.4)35 (50.0)

Sleep situation8.7480.003
 <8 h7 (22.6)39 (55.7)
 ≥8 h24 (77.4)31 (44.3)

Brushing times10.4200.001
 <1 time/d13 (41.9)54 (77.1)
 ≥1 time/d18 (58.1)16 (22.9)

Physical exercise7.4430.006
 Yes9 (29.0)40 (57.1)
 No22 (71.0)30 (42.9)

Family medical history13.330<0.001
 Yes14 (45.2)9 (12.9)
 No17 (54.8)61 (87.1)