Comparative Analysis of 2-Flap Designs for Extraction of Mandibular Third Molar
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2011-05-01
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Silva, Jordan L. [UNESP]
Gaetti-Jardim, Ellen Cristina [UNESP]
dos Santos, Pamela Leticia [UNESP]
Pereira, Flavia Priscila [UNESP]
Garcia Júnior, Idelmo Rangel [UNESP]
Poi, Wilson Roberto [UNESP]
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Objective: The objective of the study was to analyze 2-flap designs for surgical extraction of third molar, evaluating the periodontal status of the second lower molar.Study Design: Forty-five lower third molars were extracted from 24 patients. In 23 teeth, a vertical incision to the mandibular ramus was used (technique A), whereas 22 teeth were submitted to classic L-shaped flap (technique B) with controls at 60 and 90 days postoperatively.Results: Pearson correlation coefficient analysis showed a significant correlation only between immediate preoperative probing depth variables from techniques A and B in the studied surfaces. Statistical significances in the preoperative (vestibular) and postoperative day 60 (distovestibular and vestibular) were noted. In contrast, Student t-test showed no statistical difference in probing depths between preoperative and postoperative values, as well as no statistically significant difference regarding the type of incision alone.Conclusions: Technique A allowed a less traumatic surgery, guaranteeing a more comfortable postoperative period.
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Third molar surgery, flap design, periodontal healing, distal wedge flap, periodontal pocket depth, 3-cornered flap
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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, v. 22, n. 3, p. 1003-1007, 2011.