Treatment of third molar teeth--surgery.
The indications for removal of third molar teeth along with the pre-operative assessment of the patient have been outlined. This article reviews the surgical options and identifies the possible post-operative sequelae and potential complications of treatment.
Cowan
Peter
P
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St Stephen's Green, Dublin. pcowan@rcsi.ie
D006801:Humans; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*