• Title of article

    Removal of partially erupted third molars using an Erbium (Er):YAG laser: a randomised controlled clinical trial

  • Author/Authors

    M Abu-Serriah، نويسنده , , H Critchlow، نويسنده , , C.J Whitters، نويسنده , , A Ayoub، نويسنده ,

  • Issue Information
    روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2004
  • Pages
    6
  • From page
    203
  • To page
    208
  • Abstract
    We compared Erbium (Er):YAG laser with a surgical bur for removal of partially erupted lower third molars. Patients were randomised to be treated by either laser or bur. A total of 42 patients (laser=22; bur=20) were treated. A greater reduction in the range of mouth opening was found after laser than after bur treatment. Postoperative pain was more common after bur treatment. The duration of operation was considerably longer with laser than with bur. No persistent complications were encountered.
  • Keywords
    Erbium (Er):YAG laser , postoperative pain , Impacted fluid molars , Bone removal
  • Journal title
    British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
  • Serial Year
    2004
  • Journal title
    British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
  • Record number

    492962