Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Straight lift technique as an alternative to surgical extraction of an intact, partially impacted mesioangular mandibular third molar
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2022, v.48 no.5, pp.326-328
https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2022.48.5.326
Anshul J. Rai (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India)
Jitendra Kumar (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India)
Babu Lal (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India)
Prateek Shakti (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India)
Jitendra Kumar (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India)
Babu Lal (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India)
Prateek Shakti (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India)
Anshul,
J.
R.
, Jitendra,
K.
, Babu,
L.
, &
Prateek,
S.
(2022). Straight lift technique as an alternative to surgical extraction of an intact, partially impacted mesioangular mandibular third molar. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 48(5), 326-328, https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2022.48.5.326
Abstract
Impacted mandibular third molar removal is the most common procedure performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. An array of alternative pro-cedures have been suggested, like operculectomy in cases of pericoronitis and coronectomy in certain cases. However, these procedures pose several disadvantages, and we propose a relatively non-invasive ‘straight lift technique’. This technique is specifically useful in straightening abnormally posi-tioned mesioangular third molars as a substitute of complete removal. This can improve tooth function, eliminate the need for surgical intervention, and reduce the risk of complications associated with third molar removal.
- keywords
- Impacted mandibular third molar, Straight lift technique, Coronectomy, Coronoplasty, Operculectomy
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