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| RISKS AND BENEFITS OF REMOVAL OF IMPACTED 3RD MOLARS - A CRITICAL-REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE |
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| Author(s): MERCIER P, PRECIOUS D |
| Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Volume: 21 Issue: 1 Pages: 17-27 Published: FEB 1992 |
| Times Cited: 90 References: 150 |
| Abstract: A critical review of the literature about risks and benefits of the removal of impacted 3rd molar teeth is presented in 4 categories: risk of non-intervention, risk of intervention, benefit of non-intervention and benefit of intervention. There are well-defined criteria for removal of impacted 3rd molar teeth. Absolute indications and contra-indications for the removal of asymptomatic 3rd molar teeth cannot be established because no long-term studies exist which validate the benefit to the patient either of early removal or of deliberate retention of these teeth. The prudent course of action for the clinician to follow is based on rational clinical decision-making using traditional methods of evaluation to effect the optimal outcome, keeping the interests of the individual patient above all else. |
| Document Type: Review |
| Language: English |
Addresses:
1. DALHOUSIE UNIV, DEPT ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURG, HALIFAX B3H 3J5, NS CANADA
2. ST MARYS UNIV, DEPT ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURG, HALIFAX B3H 3C3, NS CANADA |
| Publisher: MUNKSGAARD INT PUBL LTD, 35 NORRE SOGADE, PO BOX 2148, DK-1016 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK |
| Subject Category: Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine; Surgery |
| IDS Number: HL205 |
| ISSN: 0901-5027 |
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