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Third molar extraction. Current trends.

D Pasqualini1, F Erniani, D Coscia

  • 1Oral Surgery I, Dentistry Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, Turin, Italy. dampasq@libero.it

Minerva Stomatologica
|January 28, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Extraction of third molars is common, but guidelines are evolving. Recent data suggests a more conservative approach to third molar removal is now favored over aggressive extraction policies.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Surgery
  • Evidence-Based Dentistry

Background:

  • Third molar extraction is a frequent oral and maxillofacial surgery procedure.
  • Consensus conferences by NIH and AAOMS have established guidelines for third molar management.
  • Controversies persist regarding preventive extraction, early extraction, prognosis, follow-up, and associations with crowding and TMD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review conclusions from third molar consensus conferences.
  • To integrate recent scientific data with existing guidelines.
  • To analyze the current trend in third molar management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic analysis of scientific evidence from consensus conferences.
  • Integration of recent research data.
  • Review of clinical aspects and controversies.

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Main Results:

  • Established guidelines exist for third molar management.
  • Several clinical aspects remain subjects of debate.
  • Recent data supports a shift towards conservative management.

Conclusions:

  • The current trend favors a conservative clinical approach for third molars.
  • Aggressive extraction policies may be less indicated.
  • Further research may clarify controversial aspects.