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Lou Y, Weng X, Hu J, Sun Z, Ying B, Yang Y. Efficacy of Dexamethasone Injection at Different Sites on Postoperative Sequelae After Extracting Mandibular Impacted Third Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 82:1129-1138. [PMID: 38782043 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2024.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Dexamethasone, an efficacious anti-inflammatory agent, is widely used after tooth extraction. However, its optimal injection site is yet to be investigated. PURPOSE We compare the efficacy of dexamethasone injection at different sites on postoperative sequelae after extracting mandibular impacted third molars (MITMs). STUDY DESIGN, SETTING, AND SAMPLE A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted. Healthy adults with fully MITMs scheduled for extraction were included. Exclusion criteria were 1) patients with the systemic alteration that prevented the surgical procedure; 2) pregnancy, breastfeeding, and premenstrual period; 3) hypersensitivity to the drug under test; and 4) those who did not return for postoperative follow-up at 1, 3, and 7 days. EXPOSURE VARIABLE The subjects were randomized to 3 groups. An online randomization plan generator assigned each subject to a single treatment by randomly permuting blocks. Different sites for postoperative dexamethasone injections included the buccal side of the adjacent second molar and extraction sockets. Dexamethasone injection (4 mg) on the buccal side of the adjacent second molar (group 1), an injection on the buccal side of extraction sockets (group 2), and an injection of physiological saline (0.8 mL) on the buccal side of the adjacent second molar (control). MAIN OUTCOME VARIABLES The outcome variables were postoperative facial swelling, limitation of the mouth opening, postoperative pain, and postoperative quality of life evaluation. The pain was assessed using a visual analog scale at 1, 3, and 7 days, postoperatively. The quality of life was recorded throughout the Posse scale at 7 days. COVARIATES The covariates are age, sex, length of operation, and type of impacted teeth and surgery. ANALYSES The statistical analysis was performed using analysis of variance, repeated measures analysis of variance, χ2 test, or Fisher's exact tests with P values < .05 considered statistically significant. RESULTS Our study included 58 participants with a mean age of 19.48 ± 3.31 years; group 1 (n = 24), group 2 (n = 20), and control group (n = 14). On day 3 postoperative, the swelling and trismus were significantly less in group 1 than in the other 2 groups (P < .05), and group 1 had an overall postoperative quality of life compared to other groups (P < .05). Unaffected speech function was present in 73.7% of patients in group 1, while 50% of patients in group 2 had affected speech function 3 days after the operation (P < .05). The "unable to open mouth" of the "Eating subscale" and "felt tingling" had statistical significance (P < .05). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE Dexamethasone injections on the buccal side of the adjacent second molar can be a viable option for treating facial swelling and limitation of mouth opening after total MITMs extraction.
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- Yiting Lou
- Doctoral Student, Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo, China; Doctoral Student, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Resident, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (Ruian People's Hospital), Zhejiang, China
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- Resident, Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo, China; Resident, The Dental Outpatient Department of YiFen, Ningbo, China
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- Postgraduate Student, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Head of department, Professor, Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Attending Physician, Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo, China.
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Rieder M, Remschmidt B, Gsaxner C, Gaessler J, Payer M, Zemann W, Wallner J. Augmented Reality-Guided Extraction of Fully Impacted Lower Third Molars Based on Maxillofacial CBCT Scans. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:625. [PMID: 38927861 PMCID: PMC11200966 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11060625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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(1) Background: This study aimed to integrate an augmented reality (AR) image-guided surgery (IGS) system, based on preoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, into clinical practice. (2) Methods: In preclinical and clinical surgical setups, an AR-guided visualization system based on Microsoft's HoloLens 2 was assessed for complex lower third molar (LTM) extractions. In this study, the system's potential intraoperative feasibility and usability is described first. Preparation and operating times for each procedure were measured, as well as the system's usability, using the System Usability Scale (SUS). (3) Results: A total of six LTMs (n = 6) were analyzed, two extracted from human cadaver head specimens (n = 2) and four from clinical patients (n = 4). The average preparation time was 166 ± 44 s, while the operation time averaged 21 ± 5.9 min. The overall mean SUS score was 79.1 ± 9.3. When analyzed separately, the usability score categorized the AR-guidance system as "good" in clinical patients and "best imaginable" in human cadaver head procedures. (4) Conclusions: This translational study analyzed the first successful and functionally stable application of the HoloLens technology for complex LTM extraction in clinical patients. Further research is needed to refine the technology's integration into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
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- Marcus Rieder
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Computer Graphics and Vision, Graz University of Technology, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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Singh GT, Murugan P S, Kumar SP, Krishnan M, Khuntia S. Comparison of Efficacy of Coumarin and Chymotrypsin/Trypsin in Patients Undergoing Surgical Removal of Lower Third Molars: A Prospective Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e50750. [PMID: 38239527 PMCID: PMC10794793 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Background Third-molar surgeries are very commonly done by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Pain and swelling that is associated with this procedure is a frequent reason for the patient's discomfort and apprehension. There is a need to look for a drug that can substantially reduce postoperative swelling amongst the patients. Pain, swelling, and trismus are common complications that are encountered after third molar surgery. These complications have a major impact on the quality of life of patients undergoing minor surgical procedures. Aim The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of coumarin and trypsin/chymotrypsin in the reduction of postoperative sequelae for mandibular third molar surgeries. Materials and methods The research was carried out at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The study consisted of 50 individuals, 25 individuals received tablets of coumarin, and 25 individuals received tablets containing a combination of trypsin/chymotrypsin postoperatively. Patients were evaluated postoperatively for pain and swelling. Postoperative pain was measured on days one, three, and seven after surgery using a visual analog scale. The postoperative swelling was measured on postoperative days three and day seven via a four-point technique. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23 (Released 2015; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States). P-values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The independent samples t-test was used to compare the outcomes between the two groups. Results It was found that study participants in the trypsin/chymotrypsin group reported statistically significantly less pain postoperatively than participants receiving coumarin (p=0.001). There was more reduction in swelling postoperatively in patients who were given trypsin/chymotrypsin as compared to the participants who were given coumarin, and the results were statistically significant. Conclusion Based on the data obtained, it can be inferred that the trypsin/chymotrypsin combination was more effective in reducing postoperative sequelae like pain and swelling than coumarin in the mandibular third molar surgeries.
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- Gurmehr T Singh
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Alassaf MS, Hasubah SM, Sharbib SH, Othman AA, Alsulaimani MA, Qazali AA, Alqurashi MA, Khoshhal AS. Assessment of the Relation Between Patterns of Third-Molar Impaction and Blood Group: A Retrospective Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e45130. [PMID: 37842419 PMCID: PMC10569798 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Background The prevalence of impacted third molars is high in the global general population. The etiology of impacted third molars is not fully understood, but it is thought to result from combined genetic and environmental factors. Some studies have suggested a link between the blood group and the risk of impacted third molars. This study aimed to investigate the association between the blood group and the presence of impacted third molars and its pattern. Method A total of 856 panoramic radiographs were included in the study. The third molars were evaluated for the pattern of third-molar impaction and blood characteristics recorded as ABO group and presence or absence of Rhesus antigen. Results The results showed no significant association between the blood group and the presence of impacted third molars. The prevalence of at least one impacted the third molar was 34.6%. The most common angulation of impacted third molars was vertical (V) (45.1%), followed by mesioangular (MA) (33.7%), distoangular (DA) (13.8%), and horizontal (H) (7.4%). There was no significant association between the blood group and the number of impacted third molars nor between the blood group and the angulation of the impacted third molars. Conclusion This study suggests that the blood group is not a major factor in the development of impacted third molars. However, further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Muath S Alassaf
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Taibah University, Madina, SAU
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- Department of Dental Education, Taibah University, Madina, SAU
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Taibah University, Madina, SAU
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Taibah University, Madina, SAU
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Taibah University, Madina, SAU
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Center in Ohud Hospital, Madina, SAU
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Lo Casto A, Spartivento G, Benfante V, Di Raimondo R, Ali M, Di Raimondo D, Tuttolomondo A, Stefano A, Yezzi A, Comelli A. Artificial Intelligence for Classifying the Relationship between Impacted Third Molar and Mandibular Canal on Panoramic Radiographs. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1441. [PMID: 37511816 PMCID: PMC10381483 DOI: 10.3390/life13071441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of two convolutional neural networks (CNNs), namely ResNet-152 and VGG-19, in analyzing, on panoramic images, the rapport that exists between the lower third molar (MM3) and the mandibular canal (MC), and to compare this performance with that of an inexperienced observer (a sixth year dental student). Utilizing the k-fold cross-validation technique, 142 MM3 images, cropped from 83 panoramic images, were split into 80% as training and validation data and 20% as test data. They were subsequently labeled by an experienced radiologist as the gold standard. In order to compare the diagnostic capabilities of CNN algorithms and the inexperienced observer, the diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value (PPV) were determined. ResNet-152 achieved a mean sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and accuracy, of 84.09%, 94.11%, 92.11%, and 88.86%, respectively. VGG-19 achieved 71.82%, 93.33%, 92.26%, and 85.28% regarding the aforementioned characteristics. The dental student's diagnostic performance was respectively 69.60%, 53.00%, 64.85%, and 62.53%. This work demonstrated the potential use of deep CNN architecture for the identification and evaluation of the contact between MM3 and MC in panoramic pictures. In addition, CNNs could be a useful tool to assist inexperienced observers in more accurately identifying contact relationships between MM3 and MC on panoramic images.
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- Antonio Lo Casto
- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Ri.MED Foundation, Via Bandiera 11, 90133 Palermo, Italy
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
- Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology, National Research Council (IBFM-CNR), 90015 Cefalù, Italy
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- Postgraduate Section of Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, University Complutense, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Postgraduate Section of Oral Surgery, Periodontology and Implant, University Sur Mississippi, Spain Istitutions, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Ri.MED Foundation, Via Bandiera 11, 90133 Palermo, Italy
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology, National Research Council (IBFM-CNR), 90015 Cefalù, Italy
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Ri.MED Foundation, Via Bandiera 11, 90133 Palermo, Italy
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Wang B, Sun R, Li T, Sun Y, Zheng L, Zhao J. Does the "Root Removal First" strategy prevent postoperative complications in the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars in the Pell and Gregory class C and horizontal position? - a randomized clinical trial. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:391. [PMID: 37316782 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03086-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical outcomes of the "Root Removal First" strategy in the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM) in the class C and horizontal position. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 274 cases were finally included in the statistics. The positions of IMTM in the horizontal position were confirmed by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Cases were randomly divided into two groups: the "Root Removal First" strategy was applied in the new method (NM) group, and the conventional "Crown Removal First" strategy was executed in the traditional method (TM) group. The clinical information and relevant data upon follow-up were recorded. RESULTS The duration of the surgical removal and the incidence rates of lower lip paresthesia in the NM group were significantly lower than those in the TM group. The degree of mobility of the adjacent mandibular second molar (M2) in the NM group was significantly lower than that in the TM group at 30 days and 3 months post-operation. The distal and buccal probing depth of the M2, as well as the exposed root length of M2 in the NM group, were significantly lower than those in the TM group 3 months post-operation. CONCLUSIONS The "Root Removal First" strategy can reduce the incidence rate of inferior alveolar nerve injury and periodontal complications of the M2 in the surgical removal of IMTM in class C and horizontal position with high efficiency. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2000040063.
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- Bing Wang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
- Department of Oral Surgery, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China.
- Department of Oral Surgery, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Agarwal SS, Xavier F, Rao S, Galhotra V. Does the Tooth Sectioning Method Impact Surgical Removal of the Distoangular Impacted Mandibular Third Molar? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2023; 81:318-328. [PMID: 36603826 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Distoangular impacted teeth are considered challenging to remove due to their anatomic position. Proper tooth sectioning ensures the removal with minimal bone removal. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of 2 different tooth sectioning methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with distoangular-impacted mandibular third molar were included in this single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Patients with Class III-impacted, grossly decayed teeth and who were ASA III and above were excluded. The subjects were randomly allocated into Group-A conventional method, where tooth sectioning at the cementoenamel junction, and Group B, the modified method, where tooth sectioning removes only the distal portion of the crown. The primary predictor variable was the tooth sectioning method. The primary outcome variable was the operative time and the secondary outcomes included postoperative pain, trismus, and edema assessed on postoperative days 3 and 7. The effect of treatment on operative time was assessed using a t-test and Chi-squared test was used to compare the categorical data. RESULTS Thirty eight patients were included in this study. With a 1:1 allocation ratio, 18 (50%) patients were included in each group. No statistically significant differences were observed in the 2 groups for gender allocation (P = .32), age (P = .34), tooth classification (P = .97), and side of extraction (P = .32). The mean operative time was 31.61 ± 14.13 minutes for group A and 22.72 ± 10.79 minutes for group B, at the 95% confidence interval had a P value of .04 (P < .05), favoring group B. Secondary outcomes of pain measured by visual analogue scale 3.83 ± 3.06 for group A and 3.88 ± 3.06 for group B (P = .95), facial edema 22.79 ± 2.08 and 22.88 ± 1.32, respectively (P = .88), and the maximal interincisal opening of 33 ± 8.59 and 31.33 ± 7.42 on day 3 (P = .54) and 36.16 ± 11.62 and 39.05 ± 6.08 on day 7 (P = .36). However, the difference in need for rescue analgesia 2.05 ± 2.15 and 0.44 ± 0.85 (P < .01) was statistically significant, suggesting the superiority of the conventional sectioning method. CONCLUSIONS The results show that both methods of tooth sectioning yield comparably acceptable results. However, the tooth removal was faster by the modified sectioning and the need for rescue analgesia was minimal in this group, suggesting it to be a preferred technique over the conventional method.
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- Subham S Agarwal
- Junior Resident (Academic) - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India
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- Junior Resident (Academic) - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India
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- Additional Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India.
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- Head and Professor, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India
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Kukreja A, Balani A, Kharsan V, Karan A, Mazhar H, Awasthy A, Singh R. A Comparison Between Comma Incision and Ward's Incision in Third Molar Extraction in Terms of Postoperative Sequel. Cureus 2023; 15:e34799. [PMID: 36923185 PMCID: PMC10008767 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Aim We aim to look at the differences between the standard Ward's incision and the comma-shaped incision and how they affect complications after surgery to remove an impacted mandibular third molar. Materials and methods Mandibular third molars had to be carefully extracted from a total of 40 patients who were randomly divided into two groups of 20 patients each. At first, patients were evaluated before surgery. In group A, a standard Ward's incision was made, and in group B, a comma incision was made to match the mucoperiosteal fold. Afterward, the impacted third molars were carefully removed. The evaluation criteria for pain, swelling, lockjaw, and healing of wounds were done before surgery, after three hours, and on the first, third, and seventh day after surgery. Result The pain scores that were recorded right after surgery, three hours later, and on days 1, 3, and 7 in the surgical area with comma-shaped incision were all lower than the pain scores that were recorded in the area where standard incisions were made. Enlarging was less with comma entry point than with standard Ward's incision. After surgery, there was a big difference between the two entry points in how the mouth opened and how the wounds were fixed. These findings showed that the comma incision is better than the standard Ward's incision when it comes to pain, enlargement, lockjaw, and healing of wounds. Conclusion The study results showed that the comma-shaped incision was better than the traditional method (Ward's incision) because there were fewer problems after surgery.
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- Aakansha Kukreja
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur, IND
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur, IND
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur, IND
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur, IND
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur, IND
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur, IND
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur, IND
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Sologova D, Diachkova E, Gor I, Sologova S, Grigorevskikh E, Arazashvili L, Petruk P, Tarasenko S. Antibiotics Efficiency in the Infection Complications Prevention after Third Molar Extraction: A Systematic Review. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:72. [PMID: 35448066 PMCID: PMC9031928 DOI: 10.3390/dj10040072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Antibiotics are used in every medical field including dentistry, where they are used for the prevention of postoperative complications in routine clinical practice during the third molar extraction. (2) Methods: This study is reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The present systematic review aimed to evaluate and systematize the use of antibacterial drugs in order to prevent postoperative complications in outpatient oral surgery for wisdom teeth extraction. We conducted a systematic review using electronic databases such as Medline PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Considering inclusion and exclusion criteria, we included randomized clinical trials published up to 2021 investigating the antibiotic prescription for third molar extraction. (3) Results: We selected 10 studies after the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results showed that the most widely used antibiotic was amoxicillin both with and without clavulanic acid, in different dosages and duration. There were no statistically significant differences between treatment groups for development of postoperative complications. (4) Conclusions: Based on the analysis of the included studies, penicillin is currently the most widely prescribed group of antibiotics. The widespread use of this antibiotic group can lead to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Due to increasing prevalence of bacteria resistance to penicillins, clinicians should carefully prescribe these antibiotics and be aware that the widespread use of amoxicillin may do more harm than good for the population.
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- Diana Sologova
- Department of Oral Surgery of the Institute of Dentistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119048 Moscow, Russia; (E.D.); (I.G.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Oral Surgery of the Institute of Dentistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119048 Moscow, Russia; (E.D.); (I.G.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Oral Surgery of the Institute of Dentistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119048 Moscow, Russia; (E.D.); (I.G.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119991 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (E.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119991 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (E.G.)
| | - Liana Arazashvili
- Maxillofacial Surgery Department, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (L.A.); (P.P.)
| | - Pavel Petruk
- Maxillofacial Surgery Department, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (L.A.); (P.P.)
| | - Svetlana Tarasenko
- Department of Oral Surgery of the Institute of Dentistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119048 Moscow, Russia; (E.D.); (I.G.); (S.T.)
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