title: Removal of third molar germs. Study of complications.
abstract: Enucleation of the third molar germ has been discussed as an alternative to extractions of premolars in borderline cases of crowding in the mandibular arch. A total of 86 patients in the age group 8-17 years had their mandibular third molar germs removed bilaterally by the same procedure in local anaesthesia. Intramuscular injection of 6 mg Celeston-Chronodose R was given postoperatively. We experienced that the postoperative complications were few and the psychological reactions were acceptable.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D014083:Tooth Germ / Q000601:surgery*