Surgical removal of third molars in a young adult: Review of indications and surgical techniques
Germectomy is a surgical method most typically performed in young adults. The indications for treatment are controversial. The purpose of this review was to determine the correct indications for germectomy and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. We reviewed the surgical tec...
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th-mahidol.908492023-10-31T01:01:57Z Surgical removal of third molars in a young adult: Review of indications and surgical techniques Themkumkwun S. Mahidol University Medicine Germectomy is a surgical method most typically performed in young adults. The indications for treatment are controversial. The purpose of this review was to determine the correct indications for germectomy and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. We reviewed the surgical techniques (anesthetic methods, patient preparation, and flap designs) and complications. Germectomy for orthodontic purposes is a common indication for surgical removal of tooth germ among young patients. Several studies have supported removal at an earlier age to produce fewer surgical complications. Several surgical techniques have been described in the literature. 2023-10-30T18:01:57Z 2023-10-30T18:01:57Z 2023-08-01 Review Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol.49 No.4 (2023) , 184-191 10.5125/jkaoms.2023.49.4.184 22345930 22347550 2-s2.0-85174565229 https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/90849 SCOPUS |
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Germectomy is a surgical method most typically performed in young adults. The indications for treatment are controversial. The purpose of this review was to determine the correct indications for germectomy and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. We reviewed the surgical techniques (anesthetic methods, patient preparation, and flap designs) and complications. Germectomy for orthodontic purposes is a common indication for surgical removal of tooth germ among young patients. Several studies have supported removal at an earlier age to produce fewer surgical complications. Several surgical techniques have been described in the literature. |
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