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Dignam P, Elshafey M, Jeganathan A, Foo M, Park JS, Ratnaweera M. Prevalence and Factors Influencing Post-Operative Complications following Tooth Extraction: A Narrative Review. Int J Dent 2024; 2024:7712829. [PMID: 38756385 PMCID: PMC11098612 DOI: 10.1155/2024/7712829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Background Complications from dental extractions may result in multiple post-operative visits and adversely affect the patient's life. Preventing complications may decrease post-operative morbidity for the individual as well as lower societal costs, such as lost time from work and healthcare costs. Objectives This narrative review aims to assess the prevalence and factors influencing post-operative complications following tooth extraction, helping clinicians minimise the risk. Data Sources. Cross-sectional studies. Study Eligibility and Participants. Patients undergoing dental extractions. Our exclusion criteria included in vitro studies, animal studies, terminally ill patients, and tooth loss not due to dental extraction. Literature was collected from "PubMed" and "Web of Science" through search criteria based on the "PICO" framework. Twenty articles were used to formulate a prevalence table, and 156 articles were included for the factors influencing complications. Study Appraisal and Synthesis Methods. This narrative review was reported using the SANRA (a scale for the quality assessment of narrative review articles) checklist. Due to the scope of our narrative review and its associated objectives, the quality of cross-sectional studies (AXIS) will be conducted from the studies outlining the prevalence. Results Alveolar osteitis appears to be the most prevalent post-operative complication following tooth extraction. Predisposing factors can be significant in their ability to alter the risk of postoperative complications, and clinicians should provide patient-centred care to mitigate this risk. Limitations. Due to the breadth of context, a systematic review was not feasible, as it may have introduced heterogeneity. Conclusion This narrative review has highlighted an array of factors which can influence the prevalence of post-operative complications. Future research would benefit from individually reporting post-operative complications, reducing the heterogeneity in definitions of the complications, and including greater detail on the predisposing factors studied.
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- Peter Dignam
- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
- International Research Collaborative—Oral Health and Equity, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
- School of Engineering, Information Technology and Physical Sciences, Federation University Australia, Victoria, Ballarat, Australia
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Dudde F, Barbarewicz F, Henkel KO. Distribution and impaction patterns of third molars in a sample of German population: Retrospective analysis in a high turnover maxillofacial department. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 125:101763. [PMID: 38218335 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND The surgical removal of impacted third molars is considered a routine procedure for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. However, the distribution of impacted molars varies among different populations. A study into impaction patterns in the German population is currently not described. The aim of this retrospective study is to determine patterns of impacted third molars in a sample of German population, to identify gender and age specific differences as well as further risk factors for impacted molar extraction and to compare these results with other studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS The clinical findings and digital panoramic radiographs of 84 patients with a total of 243 impacted third molars that had been subjected for tooth extraction, from January to September 2023, were collected and analyzed. All third molars were analyzed according to Winter´s angulation, Pell and Gregory Score of depth and relationship to ramus. Furthermore, inferior alveolar nerve and maxillary sinus proximity were identified through a newly developed risk score and an analysis of patient´s gender and age regarding impaction patterns was performed. RESULTS No significant gender specific differences were found regarding the impaction patterns. Third molar angulations significantly differed regarding patient´s age (cut-off 26 years). In comparison, third molar depth, bone coverage, nerve approximity and angulation patterns differed from the results of other populations. CONCLUSION The results of this study can serve as a baseline for further studies of third molar impactions in the German population to minimize perioperative complications in impacted third molar surgery.
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- Florian Dudde
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Army Hospital Hamburg, Lesserstraße 180, Hamburg 22049, Federal Republic of Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Army Hospital Hamburg, Lesserstraße 180, Hamburg 22049, Federal Republic of Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Army Hospital Hamburg, Lesserstraße 180, Hamburg 22049, Federal Republic of Germany
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Al-Madani SO, Jaber M, Prasad P, Maslamani MJMA. The Patterns of Impacted Third Molars and Their Associated Pathologies: A Retrospective Observational Study of 704 Patients. J Clin Med 2024; 13:330. [PMID: 38256464 PMCID: PMC10816724 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Background: The study aims to investigate parameters in patients attending Fujairah Dental Center, including assessing the prevalence of impacted teeth, determining the frequency of associated pathological conditions, and evaluating the patterns and angulations of impacted third molars. Methods: It is a retrospective descriptive study of the panoramic radiographs of patients who attended Fujairah Dental Center for dental care between January 2011 and December 2017. The minimum age for inclusion was 17 years. Clinical records were used to obtain the demographic details of patients, such as age, gender, nationality, medical history, and smoking history. Seven hundred and four panoramic radiographs and clinical records of patients were analyzed. The age range was between 17 and 112 years old, with a mean age of 34 years (S.D 13.5). Results: Of the 704 panoramic radiographs evaluated, 236 (33.6%) X-rays showed teeth impaction with a total of 562 impacted teeth in the upper and lower jaws. Five hundred and twenty-five (93.4%) were impacted third molars, and 37 (6.5%) teeth were other kinds of impacted teeth. Females showed a higher frequency of impacted teeth (62.6%) compared to males (37.4%). The highest prevalence of impacted teeth was found in the 17-25 year age group (61%), and the prevalence declined with advancing age. Impacted third molars were more likely to occur in the mandible (57.3%) than in the maxilla (42.7%). Most of the impacted third molars were in the mesioangular position, followed by the vertical position. The evaluation of the depth of impacted third molars demonstrated that level C impaction was the most frequently seen, followed by level B impaction. Impacted third-molar teeth often presented with two roots (60.7%), followed by a single root (31.3%). An evaluation of the relationship between lower third molars and the inferior dental canal (IDC) revealed that the most frequently observed relation was interrupted (61.5%), followed by a distant relation to the ID canal, and 13% were superimposed. The most common morphological pattern of roots of the impacted third molars was either straight-type or curved and dilacerated roots (5.7%). Additionally, the most noticed pathological conditions associated with impacted teeth were carious second molars adjacent to impacted third molars (42%), which was more likely to be seen in the 17-25-year age group, with females having a higher prevalence than males.
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- Clinical Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates; (M.J.); (M.J.M.A.M.)
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
- Basic Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates; (M.J.); (M.J.M.A.M.)
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
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Han Y, Zhu J, Hu S, Li C, Zhang X. Nd:YAG laser therapy on postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus after mandibular third molar surgery: a randomized double-blinded clinical study. Lasers Med Sci 2023; 38:176. [PMID: 37541966 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-023-03836-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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This study aims to evaluate the effect of Nd:YAG laser therapy (NdLT) on postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus after mandibular third molar (M3) surgery. Three hundred patients were randomly divided into the Nd group (n = 100), medication group (n = 100), and Nd+medication (Nd+m) group (n = 100). The WHARFE classification system was used to assess surgical difficulty. After surgery, the Nd group was irradiated by the Nd:YAG laser in very long-pulsed mode (VLP, pulse duration 1 ms, 20 Hz, 4 W, R21-C3) in 6 regions of the extraction socket with a total energy of 300 J. For the medication group, dexamethasone 0.75 mg and loxoprofen 60 mg were prescribed immediately and every 12 h thereafter for 3 days. The Nd+m group received both treatments mentioned above. Pain assessment was performed at 6, 24, 48, and 72 h postoperatively using the visual analog scale (VAS). Swelling was evaluated by changes in the distance from (1) the tragus to the labial commissure, (2) the tragus to the pogonion, and (3) the mandibular angle to the lateral canthus preoperatively and 72 h postoperatively. Trismus was assessed by the change in maximum mouth opening. Groups Nd and Nd+m had lower VAS scores at 6 h, 24 h, and 48 h (F = 13.80, p = 0.00), but the difference between the two groups was not significant (F = 1.34, p = 0.11). However, no significant difference was observed at 72 h (p = 0.10). There was no significant difference in swelling or trismus among the three groups (p > 0.05). NdLT is an effective approach to improve complications after M3 surgery.
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- Yang Han
- Department of Stomatology, Peking University International Hospital, Life Park Road No.1 Life Science Park of Zhongguancun, Changping District, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Stomatology, Peking University International Hospital, Life Park Road No.1 Life Science Park of Zhongguancun, Changping District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Peking University International Hospital, Life Park Road No.1 Life Science Park of Zhongguancun, Changping District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Peking University International Hospital, Life Park Road No.1 Life Science Park of Zhongguancun, Changping District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Peking University International Hospital, Life Park Road No.1 Life Science Park of Zhongguancun, Changping District, Beijing, China
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Fehlhofer J, Fernandez-Ulrich C, Wohlers A, Kesting MR, Rau A, Buchbender M. A Retrospective Analysis of Postoperative Abscess Formation Following Wisdom Tooth Removal and Their Clinical Condition and Localization. J Contemp Dent Pract 2023; 23:1079-1084. [PMID: 37073929 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2023]
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AIM As a common procedure in oral surgery, the removal of wisdom teeth (3M) is associated with a variety of postoperative complications. This study reports of deep tissue abscesses after the removal of 3M in correlation to several factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients between 2012 and 2017 with removed 3M were retrospectively evaluated in terms of clinical condition and localization and thus assigned tog A (removal of asymptomatic 3M) or group B (removal of symptomatic 3M). Moreover, they were analyzed in terms of abscesses after the removal and correlation with various parameters: localization of the abscess, general diseases, perioperative antibiotic treatment, number of days from removal of the tooth to abscess formation, and postoperative complications after primary abscess incision. RESULTS About 82 patients (male n = 44, female n = 38) were included, with 88 wisdom teeth removed and postoperative abscesses. Postoperative abscesses occurred more frequently in group B (n = 53) with n = 29 in IIB localization, without a significant correlation. Patients in this group were older, and there were more surgical abscess incisions needed, despite a longer treatment with oral and intravenous antibiosis that correlated with neurologic diseases and age. Younger patients reported significantly more pain. CONCLUSIONS Detection of potential 3M pathologies at an early and asymptomatic stage is essential to avoid postoperative complications following 3M removal. Additional prospective studies are necessary to develop corresponding guidelines. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Wisdom tooth extraction is the most common operation in oral surgery, and therefore, adequate risk evaluation is still required.
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- Jakob Fehlhofer
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Greifswald, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany, Phone: +49 9131 8533614, e-mail:
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Su N, Harroui S, Rozema F, Listl S, Lange JD, Heijden GJMGVD. What do we know about uncommon complications associated with third molar extractions? A scoping review of case reports and case series. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2023; 49:2-12. [PMID: 36859370 PMCID: PMC9985997 DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2023.49.1.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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The current study aimed to explore the types and frequencies of uncommon complications associated with third molar extractions based on a scoping review of case reports and case series. The study used an electronic literature search based on PubMed and Embase up to March 31, 2020, with an update performed on October 22, 2021. Any case reports and case series that reported complications associated with third molar extractions were included. The types of complications were grouped and the main symptoms of each type of complication were summarized. A total of 51 types of uncommon complications were identified in 248 patients from 186 studies. Most types of complications were post-operative. In the craniofacial and cervical regions, the most frequent complications included iatrogenic displacement of the molars or root fragments in the craniofacial area, late mandibular fracture, and subcutaneous emphysema. In other regions, the most frequent complications include pneumomediastinum, pneumorrhachis, pneumothorax, and pneumopericardium. Of the patients, 37 patients had life-threatening uncommon complications and 20 patients had long-term/irreversible uncommon complications associated with third molar extractions. In conclusion, a variety of uncommon complications associated with third molar extractions were identified. Most complications occurred in the craniofacial and cervical regions and were mild and transient.
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- Naichuan Su
- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Conservative Dentistry, Section for Translational Health Economics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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de la Puente Dongo JL, Grillo R, Bueno BU, Teixeira RG. Effectiveness of Honey in the Treatment and Prevention of Alveolar Osteitis: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2022; 21:1007-1014. [PMID: 36274888 PMCID: PMC9474795 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-021-01611-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Objectives Honey has been used for millennia as a treatment for covering wounds that are difficult to repair. Hippocrates already reported the benefits of honey with this type of treatment. The objective of this work is to evaluate the literature on the use of honey in cases as preventive as treatment complications after extractions, more specifically alveolar osteitis or alveolitis. Material and Methods A systematic literature review was carried out on PubMed, LILACS and Dimensions platforms, following PRISMA guidelines, to gain more knowledge on the topic. Due to the scarcity of articles on the topic, there are no restrictions regarding languages, publication dates or impact factor journal. Animal studies and reviews were excluded. Risk of bias was assessed through Review Manager Software 5.4. Results With simple, low-cost, and affordable medications, many of the complications after tooth extractions can be resolved more quickly and less painfully for patients with more significant difficulties, whether financial or access, to other treatments. Conclusion Honey is an effective prevention and treatment for alveolar osteitis.
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Yamada SI, Hasegawa T, Yoshimura N, Hakoyama Y, Nitta T, Hirahara N, Miyamoto H, Yoshimura H, Ueda N, Yamamura Y, Okuyama H, Takizawa A, Nakanishi Y, Iwata E, Akita D, Itoh R, Kubo K, Kondo S, Hata H, Koyama Y, Miyamoto Y, Nakahara H, Akashi M, Kirita T, Shibuya Y, Umeda M, Kurita H. Prevalence of and risk factors for postoperative complications after lower third molar extraction: A multicenter prospective observational study in Japan. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29989. [PMID: 35960058 PMCID: PMC9371489 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Lower third molar extraction is the most common surgical treatment among routine dental and oral surgical procedures. while the surgical procedures for lower third molar extraction are well established, the difficulty of tooth extraction and the frequency of postoperative complications differ depending on the patient's background. To establish a management protocol for the lower third molars, the prevalence of and risk factors for postoperative complications after lower third molar extraction were investigated in a large number of Japanese patients in a multicenter prospective study. During 6 consecutive months in 2020, 1826 lower third molar extractions were performed at the 20 participating institutions. The medical records of the patients were reviewed, and relevant data were extracted. The prevalence of and risk factors for postoperative complications were analyzed. The prevalence of postoperative complications after lower third molar extraction was 10.0%. Multivariate analysis indicated that age (≤32 vs >32, odds ratio [OR]: 1.428, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.040-1.962, P < .05), the radiographic anatomical relationship between the tooth roots and mandibular canal (overlapping of the roots and canal vs no close anatomical relationship between the roots and the superior border of the canal, OR: 2.078, 95% CI: 1.333-3.238, P < .01; overlapping of the roots and canal vs roots impinging on the superior border of the canal, OR: 1.599, 95% CI: 1.050-2.435, P < .05), and impaction depth according to the Pell and Gregory classification (position C vs position A, OR: 3.7622, 95% CI: 2.079-6.310, P < .001; position C vs position B, OR: 2.574, 95% CI: 1.574-4.210, P < .001) are significant independent risk factors for postoperative complications after lower third molar extraction. These results suggested that higher age and a deeply impacted tooth might be significant independent risk factors for postoperative complications after lower third molar extraction.
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- Shin-ichi Yamada
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- * Correspondence: Shin-ichi Yamada, DDS, PhD, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1, Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan (e-mail: )
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- Oral Disease Center, Aizawa Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- Oral Disease Center, Aizawa Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Unit of Sensory and Locomotor Medicine, Division of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Asama General Hospital, Saku, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Hokushin General Hospital, Nakano, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- Department of Oral Surgery, Asama Nanroku Komoro Medical Center, Komoro, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kakogawa Central City Hospital, Kakogawa, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Okaya City Hospital, Okaya, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Iida Municipal Hospital, Iida, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Hokkaido Cancer Center, National Hospital Organization, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Omachi General Hospital, Omachi, Japan
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oral Oncology, Unit of Translational Medicine, Course of Medical and Dental Sciences, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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Raqe Alqhtani N, Mohammed AlThobaiti S, Khalid AlOwais H, Abdulrhman Alabdulkarim M, Abdullah Aldossary R, Tabassum N, AlOtaibi M, Almeslet A. Knowledge and Attitude Among the Saudi Dentists Towards Coronectomy of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2022; 14:113-121. [PMID: 35591923 PMCID: PMC9113033 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s356754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Compared to the complete extraction of impacted third molars that are in close proximity to the mandibular canal, the coronectomy procedure is used as an alternative, owing to its minimal risk of damaging the Inferior alveolar nerve. Despite clear coronectomy concepts mentioned in the literature, the procedure is debatable. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards the coronectomy procedure among dentists in Saudi Arabia. Patients and Methods The 16 close-ended questionnaire was distributed electronically to 377 dentists over the country. It included the demographic data and the options given to their patients with complicated impacted third molars, and the number of coronectomy they have performed. The retrieved data were exported and transferred to the SPSS software program for analysis. The Chi-squared and Fisher’s exact tests were used as appropriate for comparisons. A P-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results Only 54 (15%) participants performed coronectomy procedure, and only 28.3% of the participants advised their patients to do coronectomy. Nearly two-thirds of the participants (71.9%) were aware of coronectomy procedures, with no significant differences (P> 0.05) between the groups. About 68.9% of the participants agreed that coronectomy aims to protect inferior alveolar nerve damage. More than 60% of participants believed that coronectomy is a reliable technique, while 40.6% of participants claimed that they were capable of deciding whether to do coronectomy or extraction. No significant differences were found between the groups concerning most of the study variables (P> 0.05). Conclusion Knowledge of Saudi dentists towards coronectomy is good, while their attitude is still low. More learning strategies about coronectomy should be implemented.
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- Nasser Raqe Alqhtani
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Science, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Baeza S, Cáceres N, González G, Guzmán C, Paz Sepúlveda M, Valenzuela I. [Characterization of third molar extraction]. Rev Cient Odontol (Lima) 2021; 9:e075. [PMID: 38464863 PMCID: PMC10919794 DOI: 10.21142/2523-2754-0903-2021-075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to characterize the main indications, contraindications and prophylactic actions for third molar extraction according to the literature. The Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science databases were searched using a total of 3 search keys, including publications up to 5 years old, in English or Spanish, with availability of full text. Eighteen articles were selected and showed that the most frequent indication for third molar extraction was the diagnosis of pericoronaritis, followed by distal cervical caries in the lower second molar, and root resorption in adjacent teeth and cysts. In turn, it may be indicated to facilitate other types of dental treatment, such as orthodontics, orthognathic surgery and rehabilitation. In relation to contraindications, the risk of intraoperative complications was associated with the inferior alveolar nerve, advanced age and the predomination of systemic involvement. Prophylactic extraction was included in the analysis in 72.2% of the articles, with a predominance of exodontia of asymptomatic and disease-free third molars. Finally, there are clear indications and contraindications for third molar extraction, being mainly associated with pathological changes, indications for orthodontic treatment, orthognathic surgery and rehabilitative treatment. However, there is controversy in the literature regarding prophylactic extraction, emphasizing that not all retained and asymptomatic third molars should be extracted. Third molar extraction should be evaluated on a case by case basis, considering the benefits, the patient's characteristics and the risk of postoperative complications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Solange Baeza
- Cátedra de Cirugía y Traumatología Oral y Maxilofacial, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Valparaíso. Valparaíso, Chile. Universidad de Valparaíso Cátedra de Cirugía y Traumatología Oral y Maxilofacial Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Valparaíso Valparaíso Chile
| | - Nathaly Cáceres
- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Valparaíso. Valparaíso, Chile. , , , , Universidad de Valparaíso Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Valparaíso Valparaíso Chile
| | - Gustavo González
- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Valparaíso. Valparaíso, Chile. , , , , Universidad de Valparaíso Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Valparaíso Valparaíso Chile
| | - Carolina Guzmán
- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Valparaíso. Valparaíso, Chile. , , , , Universidad de Valparaíso Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Valparaíso Valparaíso Chile
| | - María Paz Sepúlveda
- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Valparaíso. Valparaíso, Chile. , , , , Universidad de Valparaíso Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Valparaíso Valparaíso Chile
| | - Isidora Valenzuela
- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Valparaíso. Valparaíso, Chile. , , , , Universidad de Valparaíso Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Valparaíso Valparaíso Chile
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