Does a preoperative cone beam CT reduce complication rates in the surgical removal of complex lower third molars? A retrospective study including 486 cases

Abstract Backround This study was designed to analyse the value of preoperative Cone Beam CTs (CBCT) prior to the surgical removal of complex lower third molars. Furthermore, the aim was to assess injuries to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) bundle and postoperative neurological disorders depending...

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Main Authors: Jan C. Klatt, Tony Sorowka, Lan Kluwe, Ralf Smeets, Martin Gosau, Henning Hanken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-021-00271-5