title: Removal of partially erupted third molars using an Erbium (Er):YAG laser: a randomised controlled clinical trial.
abstract: We compared Erbium (Er):YAG laser with a surgical bur for removal of partially erupted lower third molars. Patients were randomised to be treated by either laser or bur. A total of 42 patients (laser = 22; bur = 20) were treated. A greater reduction in the range of mouth opening was found after laser than after bur treatment. Postoperative pain was more common after bur treatment. The duration of operation was considerably longer with laser than with bur. No persistent complications were encountered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Biotechnology and Craniofacial Research Section, Glasgow Dental Hospital & School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JZ, Scotland, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abu-Serriah
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Critchlow
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Whitters
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ayoub
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003762:Dental Instruments; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D004871:Erbium; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007834:Lasers; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000601:surgery; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D004871:Erbium