Effect of triangular flap design and healing procedure on the sequelae after extraction of impacted lower third molars

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of different triangular flap design and healing procedure on the sequelae after extraction of impacted lower third molars. METHODSIn this prospective, split-mouth study, 60 healthy patients with bilateral, symmetrically fully impacted lower third molars (LM3) were inc...

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Published in:Beijing da xue xue bao. Journal of Peking University. Yi xue ban 2019-10, Vol.51 (5), p.949-953
Main Authors: Qi, W, Li, J N, Zhao, J R, Xing, H X, Pan, J
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Language:Chinese
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Summary:OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of different triangular flap design and healing procedure on the sequelae after extraction of impacted lower third molars. METHODSIn this prospective, split-mouth study, 60 healthy patients with bilateral, symmetrically fully impacted lower third molars (LM3) were included, of whom 30 patients with totally bony impacted LM3 were allocated into group A, while the other patients with partially bony impacted LM3 were allocated into group B. All the teeth were extracted by the same surgeon. Triangular flap was used on one side, and the wound was primarily closed with two sutures (TF-P). On the other side, modified triangular flap was used with a triangular region of mucosa posterior to LM2 removed during operation, and a triangular soft tissue defect was left for drainage after suture (MTF-S). The patients were followed up on postoperative days 1, 3 and 7. Clinical parameters included postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus. Distal probing depth of adjacent second molar was asses
ISSN:1671-167X