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Clinical Trial
. 2004 Jun;42(3):203-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2004.02.006.

Removal of partially erupted third molars using an Erbium (Er):YAG laser: a randomised controlled clinical trial

M Abu-Serriah  1 , H Critchlow, C J Whitters, A Ayoub
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Clinical Trial

Removal of partially erupted third molars using an Erbium (Er):YAG laser: a randomised controlled clinical trial

M Abu-Serriah et al. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004 Jun.

Abstract

We compared Erbium (Er):YAG laser with a surgical bur for removal of partially erupted lower third molars. Patients were randomised to be treated by either laser or bur. A total of 42 patients (laser = 22; bur = 20) were treated. A greater reduction in the range of mouth opening was found after laser than after bur treatment. Postoperative pain was more common after bur treatment. The duration of operation was considerably longer with laser than with bur. No persistent complications were encountered.

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