The contemporary management of third molars

D. M. Hyam*

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    Abstract

    The management of third molars requires a significant assessment and decision process both for the patient and the clinician. The clinician must always identify the indication for third molar surgery, assess the risks of the proposed procedure, and then modify their plan to account for the patient's current and future health, their social and financial setting, and the patient's tolerance of risk. In doing this, the clinician can tailor a solution to meet the individual patient's needs. This decision to remove a third molar is made in the fluid setting of the patient's quality of life and requires regular review. This article gives the clinician the tools, the matrix, and the confidence to guide patients through this process, and outlines some of the pitfalls and common points of bias within the process.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)S19-S26
    JournalAustralian Dental Journal
    Volume63
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2018

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