Complejidad de los terceros molares en pacientes atendidos en la clínica odontológica de la UCSG 2024.

Abstract

Introduction: Third molars represent a variety of complications when extracting them. Therefore, it is essential that general dentists and dental students understand the importance of preoperative diagnosis based on clinical and imaging evidence. This will allow them to make precise decisions about surgical technique and postoperative treatment, helping to minimize complications. Objective: This study has a quantitative, descriptive approach, since data obtained from the medical records and imaging studies of patients treated at the UCSG 2024 dental clinic will be collected and analyzed. Material and Method: A prospective cross-sectional analysis was carried out. from the medical records and panoramic radiographs of the patients of the UCSG Clinic. Results: A total of 100 patients who underwent third molar surgery were analyzed, in which there were more women with 73% and men with 27%. The treatment for these third molars was mostly simple extraction with 72% while 28% underwent surgical technique. Conclusion: It is essential to perform a preoperative diagnosis in third molar extractions to evaluate the complexity of the procedure and ensure possible complications during and after the procedure.