third molar

..The aim of this study was to investigate and analyze the angulation of and the various indications for removal of mandibular third molars in Jordanians as a representative Arab sample...

b>Third molar (M3) eruption can be problematic. According to some orthodontic surgeons, the teeth are capable of aggravating the average crowding level in the dental arch...

The objective was to determine the association between commonly found pathologic conditions and angulations and impaction depths of lower third molar teeth.

..The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of low-power laser (LPL) and dexamethasone after surgical removal of impacted lower third molars under local anaesthesia (2% lidocaine/epinephrine)...

OBJECTIVES: The study objective was to identify the types, frequency, and risk factors for complications after third molar (M3) extractions...

Historically the difficulty of third molar surgery has been judged using radiologically assessed dental factors specifically tooth morphology and position...

Ectopic mandibular third molar is a rare condition, and information is limited about its causes and characteristics...

..of panoramic radiographic findings in relation to inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) exposure after mandibular third molar (M3) extraction. METHODS: The study used a retrospective cohort model...

PURPOSE: To compare recovery for clinical and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes after third molar surgery in patients predicted to be at risk for delayed recovery, treated with or without intravenous (IV) corticosteroids at ..

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between preoperative panoramic radiological findings and postoperative inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia following third molar surgery, and to assess the surgical difficulty.

To estimate and compare the frequencies of inflammatory complications after third molar (M3) surgery in subjects receiving intravenous prophylactic antibiotics or saline placebo.

..study, we identified a novel stem cell, which we named tooth germ progenitor cells (TGPCs), from discarded third molar, commonly called as wisdom teeth...

..electroacupuncture (AE) on pain and analgesic drug consumption in the first 48 h after unilateral mandibular third molar tooth extraction under local anesthesia in a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in ..

Migration of dislocated lower third molar into the condylar region is quite rare. Attention should be taken to avoid condyle fracture.

The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors for severe discomfort after mandibular third molar surgery and to assess the validity of the Postoperative Symptom Severity (PoSSe) scale.

..study was carried out to compare 2 flap designs-marginal and paramarginal-that are used during impacted third molar surgery...

..To investigate the influence of flap design on postoperative trismus, pain, and swelling...

..We also aimed to form an index to measure the difficulty of removal of the impacted molars preoperatively...

..2% chlorhexidine gluconate and amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid combination as a prophylactic therapy for the prevention of alveolar osteitis after mandibular third molar extractions and to investigate adverse reactions to chlorhexidine.

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of intravenous administration of 1.5 mg/kg and 3 mg/kg of methylprednisolone sodium succinate (MP) on pain, swelling, and trismus after third molar surgery.

OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate the relationship between the mandibular third molar and the mandibular canal by using axial computed tomography with coronal and sagittal reconstruction for third molar surgery...

Surgery for impacted third molar is often characterized, in the postoperative period, by pain, trismus and swelling...

..The impacted third molar and second molar associated with the lesion were also extracted...

..facial ice packs with no cold therapy in reducing pain, swelling and trismus during the first 24 h following third molar surgery...

..of this study was to compare and contrast subjective and objective assessments of variables associated with third molar (M3) extraction difficulty...

..The knowledge of dentists regarding asymptomatic mandibular third molar management was found to increase significantly in the intervention group as compared to the control group...

..Questionnaires administered presurgery assessed patients' medical and dental history, their reasons for seeking third molar removal, and sociodemographic characteristics...

..quality of life (QoL) and degree of satisfaction among adult outpatients after surgical extraction of a lower third molar under local anaesthesia, and to assess the impact of thorough explanation of the anticipated postoperative ..

The aim of the present study was to establish Japanese reference material on the third molar development of Japanese juveniles for forensic application...

The purpose of this study is to identify surgical outcomes in third molar surgery when no sutures are used for primary closure.

PURPOSE: Compare recovery for clinical and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes after third molar surgery in patients treated with or without topical minocycline at surgery...

To study the effect of dexamethazone and dipyrone on sensory changes in the innervation territories of the inferior alveolar, infraorbital, and lingual nerves caused by third molar extractions.

Pain, swelling and dry socket formation commonly follow third molar surgery...

..Results were analysed using the Pearson chi2 test. 68.6% of OPGs showed at least one impacted third molar. The frequency was three-fold higher in the mandible (1024/1079=90%) than in the maxilla (306/1077=28%), with a ..

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the use of a tube drain in impacted lower third molar surgery...

..We evaluated the need for prophylactic postoperative oral antibiotic treatment in the removal of asymptomatic third molars...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of submucosal administration of dexamethasone sodium phosphate on discomfort after mandibular third molar surgery.

Inclusion of the third molar is relatively frequent in oral and maxillofacial surgery, but ectopic placement is quite rare. Only a few cases of third molar inclusion in the condyle region of the mandible have been reported...

Asymptomatic third molars may have associated periodontal pathology that may not be limited to the third molar region and have a negative impact on systemic health...

..RESULTS: There were no significant differences in the outcome between the three groups (P= 0.09). CONCLUSION: Antimicrobial prophylaxis does not seem to reduce morbidity after removal of lower third molars...

..In addition, these multipotential hTGSCs could be important stem cell sources for autologous transplantation...

..The purpose of the present study was to compare the influence of primary and secondary closure of the surgical wound on postoperative pain and swelling after removal of impacted mandibular third molars...

The purpose of this study was to apply meta-analytical methods to measure the effect of corticosteroids (CS) on edema, trismus, and pain at early and late postoperative periods after third molar (M3) removal.

..By contrast, third molar agenesis and tooth transposition have been largely ignored and the prevalence of canine impaction has not been ..

..The aim of this study was the comparison of postoperative outcome in mandibular impacted third molars treated by piezoelectric surgery or by rotatory osteotomy technique...

To evaluate the influence of 2 different flap designs on periodontal healing and postoperative complications, after inferior third molar removal in young patients.

Darkening of the lower third molar root on panoramic images is known to indicate an intimate relationship between the root and mandibular canal...

..tomography (CBCT) compared to panoramic radiography in determining the anatomical position of the impacted third molar in relation with the mandibular canal...

..The survey comprised 20 patients with bilaterally symmetrical impacted third molar teeth...

The aim of this review was to identify the most important variables that determine surgical difficulty of impacted third molar extractions by their consistent showing in previous studies.

This study evaluated the influence of antibiotic prophylaxis on postoperative complications after inferior third molar removal in young patients.

..The study was designed to identify preoperative variables that may constitute important risk factors for greater degree of facial swelling, pain and trismus...

..Most have been treated using an extra-oral or endoscopic approach. The management of this condition using an intra-oral approach (removal of this tooth and maintaining the anatomy of the condyle) is described in two case reports...

..The aim of the present study is to assess the efficacy of bromelain in controlling the edema and its related pain in the inflamed area after upper third molar exodontia.

..This article addresses the use of NSAIDs and corticosteroids after third molar surgery, along with a review of the literature, which is incorporated to provide practitioners helpful, quick, ..

..Systematic difference in the estimate of analgesic efficacy between dental and postsurgical pain models remains unproven, and, on balance, no major difference is likely...

..The aim was to analyze the effects of removing various amounts of bone around an impacted mandibular third molar and to predict the possibility of iatrogenic fracture.

..The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the bioadhesive 0.2% CHX gel in reducing the incidence of impacted third molar postextraction AO in patients with bleeding disorders.

..was to evaluate the effect of using a rubber drain on postoperative pain, swelling and trismus after lower third molar surgery...

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis for mandibular third molar surgery from the viewpoint of the duration of administration...

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of tube drainage versus a single dose of methylprednisolone (MP) on maximal mouth opening, facial swelling, and pain after third molar surgery.

..The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of chlorhexidine gel versus a chlorhexidine rinse in reducing postoperative alveolar osteitis after the extraction of mandibular third molars...

The accuracy and precision of chronological age estimation based on the stages of third molar tooth development was studied in a sample of 679 radiographs from individuals of Hispanic origin. The age range was 14.0 to 25.0 years...

This study was designed to investigate the effect that the presence of an unerupted third molar has on the mandibular sagittal split osteotomy (SSO).

..Distal cervical caries (DCC) in mandibular second molar teeth are responsible for the removal of up to 5% of all mandibular third molars. Our aim was to identify the clinical features of these patients...

..A visual analogue scale was used to measure the extent of postoperative pain. There was a significant reduction (p = 0.05) in postoperative pain on the injected side at 6, 12, and 72 h and an overall reduction in pain up to 7 days...

..The aim of this study was to investigate the spontaneous angular and positional changes in mandibular third molars when mandibular first molars are extracted...

..This study utilized homologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of third molar extraction sockets in a total of fourteen human subjects, who were randomly assigned into one control and one ..

..preoperatively using the Pederson scale (radiographic appearance of the anatomical position of the lower third molar), and postoperative difficulty was scored with a modified version of the Parant scale (operative manoeuvres ..

..this study was conducted with 80 healthy patients undergoing a surgical removal of an impacted mandibular third molar requiring bone removal...

..This difference, however, was statistically significant only at 6h after surgery, which is the time of maximum pain for this surgical procedure. Aceclofenac was more efficient in controlling pain when administered before the surgery...

..PURPOSE: The aim of this prospective study was to ascertain the incidence of minor complications after mandibular third molar surgery and to predict the risk of skin ecchymosis or mucosa petechiae related to the usage of an absorbable ..

To investigate the prevalence and aetiology of bacteraemia following third molar extractions (B-TME), analysing the factors affecting its development.

Surgical extraction of impacted Mandibular third molar is one of the commonest dentoalveolar surgeries...

We compared the efficacy of tramadol given before or immediately after surgical extraction of an impacted mandibular third molar under local anesthesia.

..The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two different concentrations (4 and 8 mg) of dexamethasone to decrease the swelling and trismus after the surgical extraction of mandibular impacted third molars...

..study was to investigate the ability of serrapeptase to reduce postoperative swelling, pain and trismus after third molar surgery...

..Further prospective research is necessary to develop guidelines for the removal of palatally obstructing third molars to avoid eruption problems...

..05). The results obtained show that 40 mg of methylprednisolone injected into the masseter muscle in the immediate postoperative period reduces swelling, trismus and pain...

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..To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of cone-beam CT compared with panoramic images in predicting neurovascular bundle exposure during extraction of impacted mandibular third molars...

..The aim of the study was to assess changes in the angular position and eruption status of third molars in students of an Asian Indian population during a 4-year follow-up period...

The aim of this study was to estimate the frequency of postoperative complications after mandibular third molar (M3) surgery and identify the risk indicators.

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..The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and type of a group of radiographically detectable pathologic conditions around impacted mandibular third molars in Jordanians...

..Patient-controlled analgesia with midazolam or midazolam and remifentanil is safe and reliable during extraction of third molars...

This investigation compared the effects of different flap designs on the periodontal health status of the mandibular second molar after the extraction of the adjacent impacted third molar.

..Pain and swelling were less severe with secondary healing than with primary healing...

..METHODS: Thirty-two patients with early extraction of the mandibular third molar before or during orthodontic treatment were examined...

..It was concluded that the technique employed was associated with a low incidence of lingual nerve trauma, comparable with that reported elsewhere...

..conventional panoramic radiographs with reconstructed VCT panoramic and paraxial images before performing third molar surgery...

..The aim of this study was to identify risk indicators for extended operation time and postoperative complications after removal of mandibular third molars...

This paper is intended as an investigation of the relationship between preoperative findings and short-term outcome in third molar surgery.

..Administration of prophylactic broad spectrum antibiotics and urgent referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is recommended...

..patients stated that they had no long-term symptoms or problems from the surgical site, jaw, or face after the third molar removal...

..The new index has an odds ratio (relative risk) of 62.3 (95% confidence interval, 9.3-415.9), a sensitivity of 0.85 and a specificity of 0.92. We consider that the new index is superior to the conventional Pederson's index...

..001). We conclude that there are some typical 3rd-molar findings in rotational panoramic radiographs that show a need for surgical extraction...

..tissue (evaluating substance P (SP) release from neuron terminals innervating dental pulp from extracted third molar teeth)...

..To test these hypotheses, a human third molar cDNA library will be constructed in order to isolate the human cDNAs for DMP1, DSP and DPP and Ambn...

..200 African American and white adults (age range 18-55) who undergo third molar extraction will be included in this study...

..To address this hypothesis, in the studies proposed here we will characterize 1) naturally formed third molar wisdom tooth extracellular matrix (ECM) components and organization, and 2) also examine the use of two novel ..

..This award leverages the PI's skills and talents by providing protected time to mentor additional trainees and to conduct high quality patient-oriented research. ..

..Little research has been done on methods to prevent tooth decay in adults. This study would test how well a lozenge to be taken several times a day works to prevent tooth decay in adults who are prone to tooth decay. ..

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..The goal of this research is to produce a device to easily remove DMSO from PBSC before they are transplanted, increasing effectiveness of the cells and reducing potential complications. ..

..Results from this work will provide critical, new insight into failure mechanisms at the dentin/adhesive interface; failure that can ultimately lead to premature breakdown of the composite restoration. ..

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..Hypothesis: Element mercury released in DWW is converted to Hg(lI) and then in more limited amounts to methyl-mercury by specific biofilm bacterial species in the Dental sewage pipes. ..

..who will serve as their Phase III partner for both of these products. These products will have importance in enhancing islet transplantation as a treatment and/or cure for type I diabetes. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: Not available ..

..Demonstration of safety and tolerability will provide a basis to test further this route of administration. Hence, this proposal holds promise for clinical application in a relatively short period. ..

..Importantly, comprehending nanoscale control over this complex process will provide a basis for development of novel methods for mineralized tissue repair. ..

..These achievements should reduce the incidence of restorative failures associated with tooth fracture, resulting in billions of dollars in savings of health care costs, as well as a reduction in human suffering. ..

..Importantly, comprehending nanoscale control over this complex process will provide a basis for development of novel methods for mineralized tissue repair. ..

..These studies have the potential of leading to better methods of treating periodontal disease and perhaps other complications of diabetes. ..

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..This overall plan will permit us to understand the etiology of these complications and to define specific subpopulations and risk factors appropriate for future prospective oral health prevention and intervention trials. ..

..The specific analytic issues addressed are generalizable to patient-oriented dental research as many studies using multiple, correlated observations per patient, i.e. probing depths, tooth loss. ..

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..An integrated multidisciplinary effort provides significant data collection capabilities essential for understanding the complex multifactorial etiology of periodontal disease in Type 1 diabetes. ..

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..Identification of specific sodium channel alterations after injury may help develop more selective treatments for neuropathic pain. ..

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..Our primary focus will be on the patient's perception of the negative impact of altered sensation on daily life. ..

..Importantly, comprehending nanoscale control over this complex process will provide a basis for development of novel methods for mineralized tissue repair. ..

..This is particularly important as nearly 40% of the general population meet the definition of POAs and many of them may not have a regular source of medical care. ..