Removal of lower third molar germs by lateral trepanation and conventional technique. A comparative study

In 19 patients both lower third molar germs were removed, on one side by a conventional technique and on the other by the lateral trepanation technique. When the latter technique was used, almost no late post-operative complications were seen, but with the conventional technique various complications, local infections, increased pocket depth and unattached gingiva were recorded.