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Objectives: The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of agenesis of third molar among the younger population of India.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, and a younger population (13-21 years) born in the twenty-first century were included. Individuals who required an orthopantomogram, for any reason, were recruited in the study.

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Context: Many preventive measures are described to avoid alveolar osteitis (AO) during third molar surgery (TMS), but very few are found to be effective. Tranexamic acid (TA), an antifibrinolytic agent, impedes the proteolytic degradation of fibrin and prevents blood clot disintegration.

Aims: The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of intra-alveolar application of TA soaked in Gelfoam in prevention of AO.

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