Updated guidelines for lower third molar management

Lower third molar eruption following orthodontic treatment.

This study assessed the effect of extraction and preservation of the 1st premolar on lower 3rd molar eruption. Orthodontic clinic records from 1993 to 1995 were evaluated before and after treatment and 8-9 years after treatment for 3 groups of patients: 32 with extraction of 1st premolars in both jaws, 32 with no extraction but orthodontic treatment and 48 controls with no extraction but orthod...

The third lower molar in orthodontic therapy

Introduction:The M3 eruption is according with mandibula arch growing and facial typology. This teeth, especially M3 lower created many problems in orthodontic field, because in most of cases isn’t enough space on the arch. Some crowding cases are treating by extractions (Pm1, Pm2, and M1) and there is a possibility to create a space for normal eruption of M3. In other cases the extractions are...

Analgesic Efficacy of 0.75% Ropivacaine for Lower Third Molar Surgery

Introduction: Since there is no data concerning local analgesic efficacy of ropivacaine for lower third molar surgery, the aim of this doubleblind study was to compare local anaesthetic parameters and postoperative analgesic requirements after the use of ropivacaine and bupivacaine for the inferior alveolar nerve block. Materials and Method: 20 healthy patients were equally randomised into the ...

The displaced lower third molar: a literature review and suggestions for management.

PURPOSE To review the literature associated with displaced lower third molars, to introduce a modified method of retrieval of an accidentally displaced lower third molar tooth or root fragment, and to recommend rational guidelines for management. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of the literature was performed to record the types of displacements, patient's personal data, imaging used, and the ...

Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Unerupted and Impacted Third Molar Teeth