What strategies are helpful in the operative management of third molars?

Purpose: The purpose of this review was to investigate and report strategies that might improve patient recovery after third molar (M3) surgery.

Materials And Methods: This was a literature review on various topics to identify the methods of improving outcomes after M3 removal. Numerous topics were reviewed, including patient age, flap design, effect of smoking, use of antibacterial rinses, pre-emptive analgesia, and the role of antibiotics and corticosteroids in recovery.

Should teeth be extracted immediately in the presence of acute infection?

Immediate extraction of teeth in the setting of an acute infection has shown to be beneficial for many reasons. It results in faster resolution of the infection, decreased pain, and earlier return of function and oral intake. The risk of seeding the infection into deeper spaces by performing immediate extraction is low.