Assessment of complications in third molar surgery performed by resident surgeons: A comprehensive analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Third molar extractions present a wide spectrum of reported complications, spanning from 2.6 % to 30.9 %, making it challenging to predict outcomes for individual patients.This study seeks to evaluate third molar extractions conducted exclusively by stomatology or maxillofacial surgery residents, examining associated complications. Its aim also extends to delineating the related risks concerning epidemiological and clinical factors, juxtaposed against findings in the existing literature.

Materials and methods

An observational prospective cohort study was conducted at the Clinical and Academic Centre of Coimbra, Portugal, from July 2021 to December 2023. Descriptive statistics were used considering the adequate statistical parameters. Inferential statistical anal

SUBMITTER: de Abreu JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749950 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature