The aim of this study was to assess the impact of extraction of third molars on the occurrence of temporo-mandibular disorders (TMD). A review of the literature and a case-control study have been conducted. The case-control study compares the frequency of extraction of third molars between the sample with TMD (case) and the sample without TMD (control).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA painful and dysfunctional temporomandibular joint can be associated with a musculoskeletal anomaly. The multifactorial character of the etiology is now recognized. Among the etiologies, the role of orthognathic surgery is still debated.
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