Journal of Dental Specialities
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 1

Pedicle flap design-A newer technique in mandibular third molar surgery for reduction of post-operative complications

  • Author:
  • R Choudhury1,, P Kukreja2, S Kumar3, A Bhatnagar4, KR Anand5, V Chhabra6
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 76 to 80

1PG Student, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I.T.S-Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad

2Associate Professor, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I.T.S-Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad

3Professor & Head, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I.T.S-Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad

4Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I.T.S-Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad

5Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I.T.S-Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad

6Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I.T.S-Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad

*Address for Correspondence: Dr. Rupshikha Choudhury, PG Student, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. I.T.S-Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad E-mail: rupmds@gmail.com

Online published on 6 October, 2015.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a new flap design, the pedicle flap used for the removal of mandibular third molars on postoperative morbidity.

10 patients with partially erupted mandibular third molar were studied. Swelling, pain, trismus, dry socket and wound dehiscence measures were recorded on days 2 and 7. Data were analysed using the t-independent test and Fischer's exact test.

Facial swelling, pain, restricted mouth opening was seen in the postoperative period. Wound dehiscence was seen in only 1 patient and no incidence of dry socket was noted.

Pedicle flap design has led to better wound healing and lesser incidence of dry socket.

Keywords

Impacted mandibular third molar, Pedicle flap, Pain, Swelling, Trismus, Dry socket, Wound dehiscence