Published Paper


A Surgical Removal of the Impacted Mandibular Third Molar

Dr. ShakirHussain Rather1, Dr.Salmanbhai Karbhari2, Dr. Humaira Mir3

Page: 348-354
Published on: 2018 October

Abstract

A tooth is said to be impacted when its path of eruption into the occulsal plane is obstructed by the presence of another tooth, bone or soft tissue. Surgical removal of an impacted third molar is one of the most common oral surgical procedures performed by most dental surgeons and it requires a sound understanding of surgical principles and patient management skills. Careful examination, surgical planning, atraumatic surgical removal with proper postoperative care for successful procedure. Inferior alveolar nerve block, buccal nerve block, lingual nerve block, and local infiltration for homeostasis in the surgical field with 2% lidocaine hydrochloride were administered (1:80000 epinephrine). Bone Removal and crown sectioning using straight handpiece and a luxator(API L3IC, API L3C) used to luxate and remove the roots, the teeth were extracted and the socket was irrigated with normal saline, bony irregularities were corrected and sutures placed causing complete closure of the surgical site. Following the procedure, detailed postoperative instructions were given to the patients, and suitable antibiotics and analgesics were prescribed. After 5-7-day follow-up was done and no complications were reported.

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