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Postoperative swelling and trismus after mandibular third molar removal with the lingual split bone technique
International Journal of Oral Surgery
|February 1, 1979
Summary
Post-surgical swelling and trismus after impacted third molar removal have multiple causes. This study measured these effects in 53 patients, finding no single factor responsible for the observed outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Research
Background:
- Surgical removal of impacted third molar teeth can lead to post-operative swelling and trismus.
- The exact causes of these common sequelae are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors contributing to swelling and trismus following lower third molar extraction.
- To record the duration and pattern of these surgical sequelae.
Main Methods:
- Measurements of swelling and trismus were taken before and after surgery.
- The study involved 53 patients undergoing lower third molar removal using the lingual split technique.
Main Results:
- No single causative factor was identified for the observed swelling and trismus.
- The duration and pattern of swelling and trismus were systematically recorded.
Conclusions:
- The development of swelling and trismus after impacted third molar surgery is multifactorial.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the specific contributing factors and their impact.