Extraction of Upper Third Molar: A Comparison Study between two Techniques - Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate Bayonet forceps with new method of movement extraction of upper third molar.
Methods: This study was a prospective cross over and comparative analysis of two techniques for the extraction of the upper third molar. Bayonet forceps with new movement method and the Straight elevator method were used. This study was conducted at the Dental Teaching Center of Jordan University of Science and Technology.
Results: Twenty-seven teeth were extracted using the Bayonet forceps with new movement method, and 24 teeth were extracted using the Straight elevator. The age range of the patients was 21-48 years (mean 28.76 ±617), and male to female ratio was 1:1. A follow up visit was arranged one week after extraction to check the socket healing and to get information on the post-operative complications. The Bayonet forceps with new movement method was faster than Straight elevator; the duration average was (11.76 ±9.024 and 35.60 ±26.371 seconds) respectively, P value 0.001.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest, the Bayonet forceps with new movement method has proved to be the faster, atraumatic, and uncomplicated extraction for upper third molars.