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Interpretations of complications following third molar extraction
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|November 23, 2017
Summary
Complications following third molar extraction are common, particularly dry sockets. Risk factors like age, impaction, smoking, and extraction side significantly increase complication rates.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Research
Background:
- Third molar extraction is a frequent dental procedure.
- Surgical removal of third molars can lead to various postsurgical complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of complications after mandibular third molar extraction.
- To identify risk factors associated with these postsurgical complications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 463 patients undergoing 665 mandibular third molar extractions.
- Data collected included patient demographics, tooth impaction level, and smoking status.
Main Results:
- Overall postsurgical complication rate was 17%, with dry sockets being the most frequent (11.6%).
- Partially impacted teeth had the highest complication incidence (67.3%).
- Cigarette smoking, older age, left-side extraction, and degree of impaction correlated with increased complications.
Conclusions:
- Complications following mandibular third molar extraction are influenced by several factors.
- Age, impaction severity, extraction side, and smoking are significant risk factors for postsurgical complications.
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