Removal of third molar germs. Study of complications.
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.
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*