The literature pertaining to the extraction of third molars is extensive. There is a large
individual variation and a multitude of practitioners' beliefs and biases relating to the …

Background. Defining the indications for third-molar extraction continues to be a topic of
controversy. Methods. The dentist's management of third molars commonly hinges on …

The National Third Molar (NTM) project was set up to assess current clinical practice in the
UK concerning the management of third molar teeth. Patients were recruited from both …

In the United States, most practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeons routinely perform
prophylactic removal of impacted third molars. The indications for removal of asymptomatic …

Indications of the extraction of symptomatic impacted third molars. A systematic review - PMC
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Extraction of third molars is the operation most frequently performed by oral and
maxillofacial surgeons. The American National Institute of Health (1979) and the American …

Objective: To evaluate published reviews of the appropriateness of prophylactic removal of
impacted third molars. Design: Systematic review and critical appraisal of relevant reviews …

ABSTRACT Unlabelled Image Background The authors examined third-molar removal
patterns in an insured population to see how these patterns compare with recommendations …

The appropriateness of surgical removal of lower third molars was audited in relation to 500
consecutive patients referred to hospital for third molar management during 1993/4. The …

Mandibular and maxillary third molars are mostly consigned to 'waste bins' in dental
practices because they are terminal in developmental timing and positioning in the dental …