Review
Third molar surgery
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Review
Third molar surgery
Curr Opin Dent.
1992 Sep.
Abstract
There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of impacted third molars with special emphasis on periodontal health in the second molar area adjacent to the extraction site. A thorough discussion addresses these advances and their impact on treatment planning of asymptomatic impacted third molars.
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