Management of Impacted Third Molars

Abstract

Third molar impactions is one of the commonest minor oral surgical procedures in the realm of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Many basic principles of minor oral surgery have to be applied in a logical manner to attain a good healing. The assessment, clinical and radiographic evaluation plays an important role in selecting the right technique to ensure good results. This chapter aims to go through the basics of third molar impactions in a sequential way to guide the clinician to take the right decisions.