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Complications from impacted mandibular third molar extractions are common, with alveolar osteitis being the most frequent. Procedures involving both osteotomy and odontotomy increase the risk of adverse outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Research

Background:

Impacted mandibular third molars are frequently extracted.
Surgical extraction carries a risk of complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the incidence of complications following impacted mandibular third molar extractions.
To compare complication rates based on surgical techniques.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study of 171 patients (270 impacted mandibular third molars).
Classification into two groups: osteotomy only (Group A) and osteotomy with odontotomy (Group B).
Evaluation of complication incidence between April 2010 and March 2012.

Main Results:

Overall complication rate was 14.81% (40 out of 270).
Alveolar osteitis (AO) was the most common complication (11.11%).
Other complications included root tip fractures (2.22%), lingual nerve paresthesia (0.74%), and TMJ issues (0.74%).

Conclusions:

Surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars carries an inherent risk of complications.
Procedures involving both osteotomy and odontotomy are associated with a higher risk of complications compared to osteotomy alone.