Evaluation of primary and secondary closure technique following surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on 14 patients having bilaterally impacted mandibular third molars to study the role of healing by primary and secondary techniques on postoperative discomfort. The results cleared that the secondary closure technique was preferred as it minimized postoperative edema and pain. Also, the postoperative care and hygiene were better in the site of this technique