Two-stage extraction by partial grinding of impacted mandibular third molar in close proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve
Guang-Ming Luo,
Zhang-Shun Yao,
Wei-Xiang Huang
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Extraction of impacted third molars often leads to severe complications caused by damage to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN).
AIM
To proposes a method for the partial grinding of an impacted mandibular third molar (IMM3) near the IAN to prevent IAN injury during IMM3 extraction.
METHODS
Between January 1996 and March 2022, 25 patients with IMM3 roots near the IAN were enrolled. The first stage of the operation consisted of grinding a major part of t… Show more
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