Introduction. Factors that contribute to swelling and trismus are complex, and they are
originated by surgical trauma. The aim of the present study was to determine whether
clinical and radiographic factors could predict the level of swelling and trismus after lower
third molar surgery, through longitudinal approach. Methodology. A prospective longitudinal
trial was carried out. Forty‐five patients of both genders with clinical and radiographic
diagnosis of asymptomatic mandibular impacted third molar and with no intake of analgesic …