Clinician-related factors behind the decision to extract an asymptomatic lower third molar. A cross-sectional study based on Spanish and Portuguese dentists [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Scientific literature estimates that around 18 to 40 % of asymptomatic third molars are extracted. The aims of the present study were to determine the indications for extraction of asymptomatic lower third molars in a sample of Spanish and ...
Alves Pereira, Daniela +4 more
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Clinical profile of orofacial infections : an experience from two primary care dental practices [PDF]
, 2012 Objectives: Orofacial infections are common reasons for dental consultations worldwide. However, there is scarcity of data on clinico-epidemiological profiles reported from primary care dental practices.
Hollinshead, Frank +1 more
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Oral health and elite sport performance [PDF]
, 2016 While the research base is limited, studies have consistently reported poor oral health in elite athletes since the first report from the 1968 Olympic Games.
Ackland +56 more
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Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022 Introduction: The role of bacteria in the pathogenesis of periodontitis, pericoronitis, and periapical infections has been well-established. However, the variation in the severity and prognosis of these lesions could suggest a potential role of other ...
Wael Khalil +7 more
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Antibacterial prophylaxis of surgical site infections in oral surgery: not only and not always systemic antibiotics [PDF]
, 2015 Antibacterial prophylaxis is a set of treatment measures, including antibiotic prophylaxis, under surgeon’s responsibility. If local measures are always to be applied, antibiotic prophylaxis administration needs a careful case selection in order to avoid
Pippi, Roberto
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Class, type and position of 9148 surgically removed third molars in 3206 patients : a retrospective study [PDF]
, 2012 Objective: To investigate the class, type, position, diagnosis and most common procedures used in the surgical removal of third molars, and evaluate the sex and age distribution in a representative sample of Mexican patients.
Acosta Veloz, Anselmo Luciano +3 more
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Treatment options for pericoronitis in dental practice
Fogorvosi SzemlePericoronitis is an intraoral soft tissue infection most commonly associated with impacted teeth. The most frequently impacted teeth are lower third molars. Definitive treatment of the disease usually involves removing the affected tooth.
Adrienn Beszedics +5 more
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Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences, 2021 Introduction: Third molar impaction is a common condition associated with a high standard of living. Aim: The main objective of the study was to document the prevalence of mandibular third molar impactions among the Najran populace.
Ramat Oyebunmi Braimah +5 more
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Retrospective analysis of impacted first and second permanent molars in the turkish population : a multicenter study [PDF]
, 2011 Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to retrospectively analyze 170 case series of patients with 200 impacted first and second permanent molars. Study Design: Records of 104.408 patients were retrospectively screened in this multicenter study.
Aktan, Ali Murat +5 more
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Paradental cyst with hyaline ring granuloma masquerading as pericoronitis
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2023 Paradental cyst is an odontogenic cyst associated with pericoronitis in partly erupted mandibular third molars. It is an inflammatory cyst common among the mandibular molars. The cyst is most commonly seen on the distal or distobuccal aspect of the third
V Vasanthi +3 more
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