ArticleJournal of dental sciences2021
Evidence-based clinical decision making for the management of patients with periodontal osseous defect after impacted third molar extraction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Expert consensus on the management of third molar health.International journal of oral science · 2026Review
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- Comparison of immediate vs. delayed guided tissue regeneration in Infrabony defect of second molars after adjacent third molar extraction: a retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Marginal and Para-Marginal Technique in Late Germectomy of Lower Third Molars.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Impact of Autogenous Demineralized Dentin Matrix on Mandibular Second Molar after Third Molar Extraction: Retrospective Study.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2022Article
- The use of autogenous tooth bone graft powder in the treatment of osseous defects after impacted mandibular third molar extraction: a prospective split-mouth clinical pilot study.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Feasibility and Efficacy of a Degradable Magnesium-Alloy GBR Membrane for Bone Augmentation in a Distal Bone-Defect Model in Beagle Dogs.Bioinorganic chemistry and applications · 2022Article
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- [Characterization of third molar extraction].Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Review
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Abstract
background/purposeExtraction of impacted mandibular third molar (MTM) is one of the most common procedures in clinical dental treatment; building a decision tree to perform MTM extraction can be prudent in alleviating periodontal diseases. This study is to review the latest research on the management of periodontal osseous defect (POD) after MTM extraction and rebuild a new clinical decision tree. MATERIALS AND
methodsCurrent study was conducted according to PRISMA statement. Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched concerning treatment of MTM extraction up to Oct.2019. Three focused questions revolving around asymptomatic versus disease site, age, and necessity of ridge preservation after >6 months follow up will be answered.
resultsA total of 7 studies were included for meta-analysis. Evidences were inadequate in regards to asymptomatic vs disease site of MTM extraction in the long-term follow-up. For patients with age <25 years, postoperative probing depth (PD) always remained at < 4 mm. However, for patients with age >25 years with initial PD > 7 mm, residual pockets still remained at 5 mm. For ridge preservation, significant positive effect in reduction of second molar distal site PD was observed, regardless of different biomaterials being placed (z = 4.69,
conclusionAge is of utmost importance in preoperative evaluation during impacted MTM extraction. The timing for ridge preservation is essential determinant for achieving optimal treatment outcome. The clinical decision tree as proposed could serve as guidance when dealing with POD after impacted MTM extraction.
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