Oral Health and Dental science
Open AccessStudy of the Complications and Post-Operative Consequences of Surgical Extractions of Mandibular Wisdom Teeth
Authors: Wahid OH, Boujoual I, Haitami S.
Abstract
Introduction: Extraction of the mandibular third molar is one of the most common surgical procedures in dentistry. This act is associated with considerable postoperative complications, which have a biological and social impact.
Objective: To study the factors associated with the occurrence of complications related to the extraction of the lower wisdom tooth.
Methods: This is a descriptive and analytical study targeting all the patients consulting for the extraction of the mandibular third molar, we used an anonymous closed-ended questionnaire. Data were entered into a spreadsheet Excel. With the use of a statistical software Jamovi version current, descriptive statistics were calculated for all the variables of the study. A value of P < 0.05 was accepted as statistically significant.
Results: All of the patients enrolled and present for postoperative appointments suffered from postoperative consequences and 10.9% from complications. The postoperative follow-up rate was 100%, on the third postoperative day 95.7% of patients had pain, 84.8% dysphagia, 76.1% insomnia, 94.6% trismus, 88% a reduction in their daily activity and 98.9% swelling. On the seventh day, 75% of patients presented with pain, 26.1% with dysphagia, 19.6% with insomnia, 94.6% with trismus, 28.3% with a reduction in their daily activity and 37% with swelling.
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