Table 2.
Contact relation of the mandibular third molar and the mandibular canal in each class
| No contact (n, %) | Contact (n, %) | Total (n, %) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | |||
| Class I | 1110 (85.6%) | 32 (2.5%)* | 1142 (88.1%) |
| Class II | 82 (6.3%) | 20 (1.5%) | 102 (7.9%) |
| Class III | 9 (0.7%) | 37 (2.9%)** | 46 (3.5%) |
| Class IV | 0 (0%) | 6 (0.5%) | 6 (0.5%) |
| Total | 1201 | 95 | 1296 |
*Significant difference in respect of “no contact” group (p < 0.05)
**Significant difference in respect of “no contact” group (p < 0.05)