A quick guide to positioning the transbuccal set.

Exact positioning of the transbuccal set can be tricky, especially under aggravating circumstances as present scarring or high body mass index. It may result in multiple skin incisions. This article presents a simple and fast guidance technique that can help in the exact positioning of skin incision and transbuccal set.

3-Dimensional imaging for lower third molars: is there an implication for surgical removal?

Purpose: Surgical removal of impacted third molars may be the most frequent procedure in oral surgery. Damage to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a typical complication of the procedure, with incidence rates reported at 1% to 22%. The aim of this study was to identify factors that lead to a higher risk of IAN impairment after surgery.

Anatomy of impacted lower third molars evaluated by computerized tomography: is there an indication for 3-dimensional imaging?

Objective: Surgical removal of impacted third molar is one of the most frequent procedures in oral surgery. Today 3-dimensional (3D) imaging is occasionally used. The aim of this study was to describe and estimate the frequencies of anatomic variations of lower third molars in patients with panoramic findings at high risk for inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury.