Delayed-onset infections after lower third molar surgery: a Hungarian case-control study.

Objective: Delayed-onset infection is defined as infectious swelling and trismus accompanied by pain or the presence of suppuration starting approximately 30 days after surgery. This study aimed to describe the occurrence and potential predisposing factors of delayed-onset infection.

Study Design: A retrospective case-control study of 223 lower third molar surgeries was performed.