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Third Molars: Asset or Liability for College Athletes?
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|July 14, 2016
Summary
Impacted wisdom teeth (third molars) often prevent college athletes from competing. Prompt treatment, including saline lavage and antibiotics, can manage infections and prevent serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Partially erupted third molars (wisdom teeth) are common issues.
- These can lead to pericoronitis, an infection caused by trapped food particles and bacteria.
- Untreated infections can spread to adjacent fascial spaces, posing serious health risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the clinical presentation and management of impacted wisdom teeth in college athletes.
- To highlight the potential complications and treatment options.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical cases and relevant literature on impacted wisdom teeth and pericoronitis.
- Discussion of diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Impacted wisdom teeth frequently cause pain and infection in athletes, leading to missed participation.
- Pericoronitis involves inflammation and purulent exudate formation.
- Potential complications include spread of infection to deep fascial spaces.
Conclusions:
- Early diagnosis and management of impacted wisdom teeth are crucial for athletes.
- Treatment options range from conservative palliative care to surgical intervention.
- Effective management can prevent serious infections and allow athletes to return to competition.
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