Digital Assessment of Difficulty in Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Extraction

Area of Science:

• Oral Surgery
• Dental Software Development
• Surgical Assessment Technology

Background:

• Assessing impacted third molar extraction difficulty presents challenges due to patient variability and study design limitations.
• Routine evaluation of surgical procedures in oral surgery requires technological assistance.
• Impacted mandibular third molar removal is a common oral surgery procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel software designed for accurate assessment of impacted mandibular third molar extraction difficulty.
• To reduce bias in the evaluation of surgical difficulty for impacted mandibular third molars.
• To provide a tool for routine assessment of oral surgery procedures.

Main Methods:

• Software developed using C# programming language.
• Utilized Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Framework for software design.
• The software calculates measurements and angulations relevant to extraction difficulty.

Main Results:

• The software accurately calculates necessary measurements and angulations.
• Achieved uniformity in results, minimizing clinical and study bias.
• Demonstrated potential for objective assessment of surgical difficulty.

Conclusions:

• The developed software serves as a valuable tool for dental practitioners in daily practice.
• Highlights the utility of the 'Mandibular Third Molar Difficulty Level Calculator' for dental professionals.
• Recommends raising awareness among dental students and professionals to maximize software utilization.