Question 57 (part 2) · LDEK · Impacted teeth

Indicate true sentences regarding impacted teeth classification according to Winter:

1) it is based on alignment of third molar against the axis of second molar;
2) it is based on alignment of third molar against the mandible ramus and occlusal plane of second molar;
3) it distinguishes: mesioangular, distoangular, vertical and horizontal position;
4) it distinguishes: I, II, III and A,B,C position.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3.
  2. B. 1,4.
  3. C. 2,3.
  4. D. 2,4.
  5. E. 3,4.
Hint

Winter compares the third molar with a neighbouring tooth, while ramus relation and depth classes belong to a different classification.

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