ArticleCureus2024
Mesial Inclination of Bur for the Sectioning of Impacted Distoangular Mandibular Third Molar: A Novel Technique.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Distoangular impacted teeth account for about 4.8% of all impacted tooth angulations. Various indices in the literature used to assess the difficulty of surgically extracting impacted third molars indicate that distoangular impactions are the most complex. This complexity necessitates the development of specific skills by the operator. The difficulty arises primarily due to the challenging position of these teeth, which complicates access and instrumentation. The proposed method aims to simplify the sectioning process for distoangular third molars by avoiding unnecessary buccal bone removal, improving the accuracy of root sectioning, and preserving buccal bone. Consequently, this technique reduces postoperative pain and swelling, resulting in better patient outcomes.
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