Principais complicações e acidentes associados à extração de terceiros molares

Abstract

Introduction: The extraction of third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, is one of the most performed surgical procedures by dental surgeons and due to its complexity, the chances of adversities increase, which may include root fractures, injuries to adjacent teeth, alveolitis, trismus, inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia, oroantral communication, hemorrhage, infection, mandible fracture. That is why it is of paramount importance that the professional has theoretical/practical understanding and experience to perform the surgery with the greatest possible excellence and that he correctly instructs the patient about the pre and postoperative period. Objectives: The authors' objective with this work is to review the literature on the adversities associated with wisdom teeth extractions. With the intention of

reporting the importance of developing a careful planning. Methodology: The present study is an exploratory and descriptive study carried out through a literature review. Results: The main complications and accidents committed by dentists due to third molar extractions were identified, as mentioned above. Conclusion: It is concluded that in order to perform a good surgery with the reduced chances of having obstacles and unwanted accidents, it is necessary to carry out the step by step from a very detailed anamnesis to the surgical execution with precision and following a planning based on good surgical techniques.