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Proximity of the root's apices to the mandibular canal (MC)
| Proximity to the MC | Description |
|---|---|
| Distant from the canal | There is a radiologic separation of > 1 mm between the tips of the roots of the third molar and the MC. |
| Close to the canal | There is unchanged superimposition of the root apices over the MC. |
| Intimate to the canal |
The tips of the roots are considered to be intimate to the MC when ≥ 1 of the following 3 criteria are met:
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