Table 2 Orientation of the lower third molar in relation to the IAN using the cylindrical coordinate system
Anatomical relationship | Contact | Non-contact | Total | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 ~ 30° | 23 | 21 | 44 | 32.1 |
30° ~ 60° | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2.1 |
60° ~270° | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
270° ~ 300° | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.8 |
300° ~ 330° | 6 | 23 | 29 | 21.2 |
330° ~ 360° | 6 | 54 | 60 | 43.8 |
Total | 37 | 100 | 137 | 100 |