Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society
Year 2020, Volume 32, Issue 3, Pages 18-22
https://doi.org/10.26715/jbms.32_2020_3_3Fahad Alqooz1, *, Rana Al Ghatam2
1Resident, Dental & Maxillofacial Department, Royal Medical Services, Kingdom of Bahrain
2Consultant Orthodontist, Dental & Maxillofacial Department, Royal Medical Services, Kingdom of Bahrain
*Corresponding author:
Dr. Fahad Alqooz, Resident, Dental & Maxillofacial Department, Royal Medical Services, Kingdom of Bahrain; Email: Fahad.alqooz@gmail.com
Received date: May 09, 2020; Accepted date: June 28, 2020; Published date: September 30, 2020
Abstract
Extraction of mandibular third molars is a common procedure that is usually performed in any oral and maxillofacial facility. Pain and dry socket are both common complications encountered. Other related complications include swelling, trismus, and nerve paresthesia. Multiple studies have established the correlation of mandibular molar extractions with specific complications. The aim of the article is to review the evidence relating the complications to the surgery, to understand what a dentist may encounter post-operatively.
Keywords: Complications; Mandibular; Postoperative; Surgery; Third Molar