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The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

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The wisdom behind third molar extractions.

S Kandasamy¹, D J Rinchuse, D J Rinchuse

¹Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia. sanj@kandasamy.com.au

Australian Dental Journal

|April 27, 2010

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Routine third molar extractions are questioned due to varied practices and the shift towards evidence-based dentistry. This review encourages clinicians to reassess third molar removal based on current scientific evidence and guidelines.

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Evidence-Based Dentistry

Background:

Extensive literature exists on third molar extraction, with significant individual variation and practitioner bias.
Asymptomatic and pathology-free third molars are frequently extracted, prompting re-evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate current and historical knowledge regarding third molar extractions.
To align third molar extraction decisions with scientific evidence and evidence-based practice.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing knowledge.
Analysis of past and present data on third molar extraction outcomes.
Evaluation of clinical decision-making processes.

Main Results:

Significant variation in clinical practice and beliefs surrounding third molar removal.
Growing emphasis on evidence-based decision-making challenges routine extraction protocols.
Need for re-evaluation of third molar extraction based on scientific rationale.

Conclusions:

Clinicians should critically re-evaluate their approach to third molar extractions.
Decision-making for third molar removal must be guided by current evidence and logical considerations.
Adoption of suggested guidelines can promote evidence-based practice in third molar surgery.