title: [Dentoalveolar surgery for the dentist: removal of third molar].
abstract: In contrast to removal of other teeth and roottips, a third molar is mostly removed for preventive reasons. There is still debate about the correct indications for removal of third molars. As soon as the decision to remove a third molar surgically is made, the dentist has to decide between performing the surgical procedure himself or referring the patient to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Level of difficulty of the treatment and experience, available time, availability for postoperative care, and personal interest of the dentist are issues influencing this decision. This article describes systematically the indications, for instance using preoperative radiodiagnostics, the factors determining the technical surgical plan, as well as the practical surgical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis Groningen. j.jansma@kchir.azg.nl
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jansma
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Schoen
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Raghoebar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vissink
mesh_terms: D003663:Decision Trees; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014092:Tooth Root; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery*