Table 5. | 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:
1. Diversion of the MC; 2. Darkening of the root; 3. Deflected root apices. |
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