This clinical manual presents the current rationale and indications for third molar extraction, along with comprehensive, detailed information on treatment techniques such as radiographic examinations, anesthesia, surgical protocol, and germectomy. The clinician will also find practical advice for treating specific clinical situations such as the mesially inclined, horizontal, vertical, or distally inclined third molar, as well as special considerations for extracting maxillary third molars. The authors also offer strategies for effective patient management through every stage of treatment.

136 pp; 258 color illus;

ISBN: 2-912550-18-1; 2912550181;
978-2-912550-18-7; 9782912550187;

Table of Contents
1 Third molar extraction: Why and when?
2 Developmental anomalies
3 Selection of radiographic examinations
4 Classification: Clinical aspects
5 Nerve block anesthesia: Technique and failure assessment
6 Surgical protocol: Basic principles
7 Germectomy
8 The mesially inclined third molar
9 The horizontal third molar
10 The vertical third molar
11 The distally inclined third molar
12 The maxillary third molar: Examination and extraction
13 Patient management