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