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Distribution of the angulation of impaction in the mandibular third molars (N = 817)
| Angulation | Impacted mandibular third molars n (%) | Total n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Females | Males | ||
| Mesioangular | 135 (27) | 147 (45) | 282 (35) |
| Vertical | 148 (30) | 99 (30) | 247 (30) |
| Distoangular | 200 (41) | 67 (21) | 267 (33) |
| Horizontal | 4 (1) | 7 (2) | 11 (1) |
| Other | 4 (1) | 6 (2) | 10 (1) |
| Totals | 491 (100) | 326 (100) | 817 (100) |
