Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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Straight lift technique as an alternative to surgical extraction of an intact, partially impacted mesioangular mandibular third molar

  • Rai, Anshul J. (Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences) ;
  • Kumar, Jitendra (Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences) ;
  • Lal, Babu (Department of Trauma and Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences) ;
  • Shakti, Prateek (Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences)
  • Received : 2022.01.21
  • Accepted : 2022.09.05
  • Published : 2022.10.31
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Abstract

Impacted mandibular third molar removal is the most common procedure performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. An array of alternative procedures have been suggested, like operculectomy in cases of pericoronitis and coronectomy in certain cases. However, these procedures pose several disadvantages, and we propose a relatively non-invasive 'straight lift technique'. This technique is specifically useful in straightening abnormally positioned mesioangular third molars as a substitute of complete removal. This can improve tooth function, eliminate the need for surgical intervention, and reduce the risk of complications associated with third molar removal.

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