title: Treatment of third molar teeth assessment.
abstract: This first article will discuss the indications for removal of third molars and the initial assessment of the patient. The importance of good communication will be highlighted.
authors.affiliation: RCSI, Dublin 4, Ireland. pcowan@rcsi.ie
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cowan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000473:pathology*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D012307:Risk Factors; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*