Indications for removal of impacted mandibular third molars: a single institutional experience in Libya

Krishnan, Balasubramanian; Sheikh, Mohammad Hossni El; Rafa, El-Gehani; Orafi, H.

doi:10.1007/s12663-009-0060-5

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“…This is in agreement with the findings of most previous studies [5,13,15,26,31] and in disagreement with few studies also [2,4,6].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

“…Our observations are supported by previous authors [4,5,13,15] and is in disagreement with some other studies too [2,7,26,32].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 59%

“…Recurrent pericoronitis was found to be most the common indication for SRIMTM in our study, this finding is supported by other studies [13,14] and is in disagreement with some studies too [4,7]. As supported by current trend, more conservative approach of managing acute infection in patients with a single episode of pericoronitis and surgical approach with multiple episodes were practiced in our institute as well.…”

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confidence: 54%

“…In our study, SRIMTM for orthodontic reasons account for large number of patients (n = 64, 5.34 %) which itself is a type of prophylactic SRIMTM. Study carried out by Krishnan et al [13] found n = 14, 2 % for similar reason.…”

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confidence: 70%

“…Distalization of the molar appears to be the only scientifically valid indication for SRIMTM for orthodontic reasons [13]. While there is hardly any convincing evidence that IMTM contribute to late lower incisor crowding [24], a considerable number of orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons who graduated before 1980s are believed to continue to recommend prophylactic SRIMTM for lower incisor crowding [23].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Retrospective Study of 1198 Cases to Assess Indications for Surgical Removal, and Correlation with Age, Sex and Type of Impaction—A Single Institutional Experience

Patel¹,

Mansuri²,

Shaikh³

et al. 2016

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Aim To study the incidence of mandibular third molar impaction in relation to type and side of impaction, age and sex of patients and indications for its surgical removal through data collected from a single institute over a period of 3 and half years. Methods The records of 1198 patients who underwent the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars were reviewed retrospectively. Records were divided into groups according to sex, age, type and side of impaction. Radiographs were studied to determine angular position of impacted mandible third molar. Results We found that there was a high incidence of mesioangular lower third molar impaction (33.97 %), highest number of patients were found in 15-30 years of age group (48.33 %), a left side (56.93 %) was more commonly involved, female predominance (63.44 %) was observed and recurrent pericoronitis (33.81 %) was the most common indication. Conclusion Awareness of the indications for surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar to the patients will help to avoid future risk of complications and morbidity associated with the same. This will not only help in saving time and money but also prevents the psychological trauma associated with delayed treatment. Removal of only symptomatic IMTM seems to be the logical choice in view of financial constraint in developing countries like India but at the same time early removal offers freedom from future complications in selected cases. So surgeons should apply a meticulous approach in selecting the patients for SRIMTM.

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“…This is in agreement with the findings of most previous studies [5,13,15,26,31] and in disagreement with few studies also [2,4,6].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

“…Our observations are supported by previous authors [4,5,13,15] and is in disagreement with some other studies too [2,7,26,32].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 59%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 54%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 70%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Retrospective Study of 1198 Cases to Assess Indications for Surgical Removal, and Correlation with Age, Sex and Type of Impaction—A Single Institutional Experience

Patel¹,

Mansuri²,

Shaikh³

et al. 2016

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Clinical and pathologic features related to the impacted third molars in patients of different ages: A retrospective study in the Korean population

Kim

Jee

Song

et al. 2017

Journal of Dental Sciences

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Background/purpose The surgical extraction of impacted third molars (ITMs) is a common surgical procedure in dentistry. If prophylactic removal of ITMs is beneficial, however, is a still disputed issue. The aim of this study was to analysis the pathologic changes in impacted third molars (ITMs) and adjacent teeth according to patient age groups in the Korean population to determine if the prophylactic removal of ITMs is to be supported or not. Materials and methods A retrospective study of patients who underwent surgical extraction of impacted third molars was performed. The patients were divided into 5 groups according to their age. Each group was analyzed with respect to patients' chief complaints, specific pathologic conditions in ITMs, and the damage to adjacent teeth due to untreated ITMs. Results In this study, 2883 impacted third molars in 1109 patients were analyzed. The most common patients' chief complaint was pain, and the frequency of pain was significantly higher in older age groups. The frequency and severity of pathologic changes in ITMs and adjacent second molars due to ITMs were increased with advancing age. Conclusion Based on the results of this study, we conclude that the prophylactic removal of ITMs that have a higher probability of pathologic changes can be considered to be a reasonable treatment modality in younger patients to reduce morbidity resulting from surgical extraction compared with patients who attained advanced age.

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Is the Er: YAG Laser Effective in Reducing Pain, Edema, and Trismus After Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars? A Meta-Analysis

Sales¹,

Barros²,

Silva³

et al. 2022

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Indications for removal of impacted mandibular third molars: a single institutional experience in Libya

Cited by 27 publications

References 8 publications

Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Retrospective Study of 1198 Cases to Assess Indications for Surgical Removal, and Correlation with Age, Sex and Type of Impaction—A Single Institutional Experience

Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Retrospective Study of 1198 Cases to Assess Indications for Surgical Removal, and Correlation with Age, Sex and Type of Impaction—A Single Institutional Experience

Clinical and pathologic features related to the impacted third molars in patients of different ages: A retrospective study in the Korean population

Is the Er: YAG Laser Effective in Reducing Pain, Edema, and Trismus After Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars? A Meta-Analysis

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