An investigation of the prevalence of impacted teeth in Kabul, Afghanistan: A retrospective cross-sectional study

Impacted teeth represent a significant dental health concern with potential complications including infections, cysts, and crowding. While extensively studied globally, no prior research has examined prevalence patterns in Afghanistan's clinical population. This study aimed to determine the clinical prevalence and demographic patterns of impacted teeth among patients treated at Kabul National Curative and Specialized Stomatology Hospital. In this retrospective study, we analyzed 4000 patient records (2019-2022), identifying 298 cases with radiographically confirmed impacted teeth. Data on demographics, impaction types, and associated factors were evaluated using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression. The clinical prevalence of impacted teeth was 7.5% (298/4000). Mandibular third molars were most common (65.1%), showing significantly higher prevalence in males (OR = 1.9, P = .002) and patients aged 21 to 30 years (OR = 3.2, P