ABSTRACT
Objective: to determine the relationship between the position of the third molars and the pattern of orofacial referred pain. Method: a cross-sectional analytical observational study to the patients at RSD Gunung Jati, with pain form the third molar accompanied by orofacial pain. Third molar position was determined based on panoramic image; and orofacial pain patterns are determined based on the patient's complaints. Result: Samples were obtained from 38 patients, consisting of 6 maxillary third molars and 32 mandibular third molars. Both upper and lower third molars, at position A, B, or C can produce pain in the ear area, side and back of the head, forehead, cheeks, back and front of the neck, posterior and anterior mandibular teeth, and eyes. Only the lower third molars cause pain in the nose area. Conclusion: There is no significant relationship between the position of the third molars and the pattern of orofacial pain.
