Prophylactic third molar removal: are oral surgeons and orthodontists aligned in preventive approaches?

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a general consensus among dental professionals regarding the extraction of impacted third molars in the presence of clinical symptoms. However, there is less agreement on the management of asymptomatic third molars. The objective of this study is to compare the perspectives of oral surgeons and orthodontists regarding the indications for the extraction of asymptomatic third molars. It is possible that healthcare professionals from different specialties may approach the extraction of these teeth in different ways.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, a web-based questionnaire has been employed to collect data by inquiring about the reasons why participants prefer the extraction of asymptomatic third molars. Descriptive statistics were employed to evaluat

SUBMITTER: Guldiken IN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391810 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature