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    Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1991 Feb;20(1):18-24.

    Periodontal healing after impacted lower third molar surgery in adolescents and adults. A prospective study.

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    Institute for Postgraduate Dental Education, Jönköping.

    Abstract

    The effects of impacted lower 3rd molar surgery on periodontal tissues in the adjacent 2nd molar area have been investigated in a prospective study comprising 176 cases from 2 age groups: less than or equal to 20 years (n = 93) and greater than or equal to 30 years (n = 83), respectively. The preoperative and 1-year postoperative examinations included both clinical and radiographic variables. All patients were subjected to a standardized surgical procedure and optimal plaque control pre-, intra- and postoperatively. Early removal of impacted lower 3rd molars with large angulation and close positional relationship to the adjacent 2nd molar proved to have a beneficial effect on periodontal health.

    PMID:
    2019777
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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