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Asymptomatic impacted teeth in edentulous jaws undergoing preprosthetic surgery. A long-term evaluation
Summary
Asymptomatic impacted teeth in edentulous jaws do not require removal when covered by intact tissues. Long-term evaluation supports conservative management and radiological surveillance for these cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Impacted teeth in edentulous jaws present a clinical challenge.
- Preprosthetic surgery often encounters impacted teeth in denture-bearing areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term outcomes of asymptomatic impacted teeth in edentulous jaws.
- To determine the necessity of surgical removal for these teeth.
Main Methods:
- Long-term clinical and radiographic follow-up (1-10 years, average 4 years) of 15 patients with 17 asymptomatic impacted teeth.
- Analysis of teeth located in denture-bearing and preprosthetic surgery areas.
Main Results:
- Asymptomatic impacted teeth, whether embedded in bone or covered by mucosa, caused no complications in patients.
- No adverse events were reported in patients managed conservatively.
Conclusions:
- Surgical removal of asymptomatic impacted teeth in edentulous jaws is generally unnecessary.
- Conservative management preserving tissue integrity is recommended.
- Regular radiological surveillance is advised for monitoring.