Surgical removal of third molars in a young adult: Review of indications and surgical techniques
Issued Date
2023-08-01
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ISSN
22347550
eISSN
22345930
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85174565229
Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Volume
49
Issue
4
Start Page
184
End Page
191
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol.49 No.4 (2023) , 184-191
Suggested Citation
Themkumkwun S., Sawatdeenarunat S., Manosuthi P. Surgical removal of third molars in a young adult: Review of indications and surgical techniques. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol.49 No.4 (2023) , 184-191. 191. doi:10.5125/jkaoms.2023.49.4.184 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/90849
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Surgical removal of third molars in a young adult: Review of indications and surgical techniques
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Abstract
Germectomy is a surgical method most typically performed in young adults. The indications for treatment are controversial. The purpose of this review was to determine the correct indications for germectomy and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. We reviewed the surgical techniques (anesthetic methods, patient preparation, and flap designs) and complications. Germectomy for orthodontic purposes is a common indication for surgical removal of tooth germ among young patients. Several studies have supported removal at an earlier age to produce fewer surgical complications. Several surgical techniques have been described in the literature.