Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Risk factors for third molar extraction difficulty.

Srinivas M Susarla1, Thomas B Dodson

  • 1Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
|October 29, 2004
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same authorSame journal

When Patients Are Subjects.

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·2026
Same author

Validity of International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 and ICD-10 Codes for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) Among Individuals Prescribed Antiresorptives for Fracture Prevention Across Two Cohorts.

Clinical epidemiology·2026
Same author

Discussion: Principles and Techniques to Reduce the Incidence of Fistula: A Review of over 1000 Cleft Palate Repairs by a Single Surgeon.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
Same author

Are You Scared Yet?

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·2026
Same author

Reconstruction of Fistulas Following Cleft Palate Repair.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America·2026
Same author

Orthognathic Surgery for Cleft-Related Maxillomandibular Discrepancies.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

The 5 Ms Framework: An Opportunity to Mitigate the Risks of Prescription Opioids in Older Adults in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·2026
Same journal

Are Temporomandibular Disorders in Individuals With Intellectual Disability Overlooked?

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·2026
Same journal

Retraction notice to "Compared to intravenous injection of midazolam, does intranasal dexmedetomidine provide adequate sedation for dentoalveolar surgery?" [Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 84/5 (2026) 656-664].

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·2026
Same journal

RE: Do Cannabis Users Require More Anesthesia During Third Molar Removal Under Intravenous General Anesthesia When Compared to Nonusers?

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·2026
Same journal

REPLY: Does Drug Type Influence Surgical Outcome in MRONJ? A Comparison Between Denosumab and Zoledronate.

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·2026
See all related articles

Third molar (M3) extraction difficulty is mainly influenced by anatomical and surgical factors, not patient demographics. Extraction time and surgeon estimates correlate significantly, guiding surgical planning for impacted wisdom teeth.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dental Anesthesia and Sedation

Background:

  • Third molar (M3) extractions are common surgical procedures.
  • Predicting M3 extraction difficulty is crucial for surgical planning and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the difficulty of third molar (M3) extractions.
  • To identify demographic, anatomic, and operative variables influencing M3 extraction difficulty.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study design.
  • Inclusion of 82 subjects undergoing 250 M3 removals.
  • Extraction time and surgeon's visual analog scale (VAS) rating as primary and secondary difficulty measures.

Main Results:

  • Mean extraction time was 6.9 minutes; mean VAS difficulty was 39.6 mm.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Extraction time and VAS rating showed significant correlation (r=0.68, P<.01).
  • Multivariate analysis identified surgical experience, M3 location, procedure type, tooth position, and morphology as significant predictors (P≤.05).

    • Conclusions:

    • M3 extraction difficulty is predominantly determined by anatomic and operative factors.
    • Demographic factors have minimal impact on predicting M3 extraction difficulty.