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Impacted third molars occur in a significant number of patients and often require treatment because of presence of symptoms and/or disease. Management of these teeth typically involves referral to oral and maxillofacial surgeons for diagnosis, treatment planning, and ultimate removal if indicated. Proper diagnosis and treatment planning helps optimize surgical results at each stage of the procedure, and ultimately patient outcomes. Adherence to proper surgical techniques helps minimize risks and complications associated with the procedure. Multiple alternative surgical techniques also exist for uncommon, but potentially complicated, situations that arise with some impacted third molars.
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Dente Serotino/cirurgia , Dente Impactado/cirurgia , Humanos , Planejamento de Assistência ao Paciente , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Extração DentáriaAssuntos
Dente Serotino/cirurgia , Extração Dentária/métodos , Dente Impactado/cirurgia , Alveolectomia/métodos , Transplante Ósseo , Gengivectomia/métodos , Humanos , Dente Serotino/transplante , Retalhos Cirúrgicos , Coroa do Dente/cirurgia , Extração Dentária/instrumentação , Alvéolo Dental/cirurgia , Dente Impactado/classificaçãoRESUMO
This case report illustrates some of the advantages gained by placing a single implant in the midline of the intersym-physeal region of the mandible, which can be used to retain a complete mandibular overdenture in patients with a compromised atrophic mandible opposing a maxillary complete denture. This approach is a valid treatment option for patients with limited financial and therapeutic means. This case report, along with other evidence, demonstrates that a mandibular single implant-retained overdenture is a viable treatment option for a specific group of patients.
