Publications by authors named "Hideki Okuyama"
Medicine (Baltimore)
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Lower third molar extraction is a common dental surgery, and while the procedures are routine, their difficulty and associated complications can vary based on individual patient factors.
- A study involving 1,826 extractions in Japan found that the overall prevalence of postoperative complications was 10.0%.
- Key risk factors for complications included older age (over 32 years), radiographic relationships of tooth roots with the mandibular canal, and the depth of tooth impaction, indicating that older patients with deeply impacted teeth may face higher risks after surgery.
