Affiliation
Dublin Dental Hospital, Dublin.Issue Date
2009-06MeSH
Anti-Bacterial AgentsDebridement
Drainage
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Molar, Third
Pericoronitis
Tooth Extraction
Tooth, Impacted
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Pericoronitis: treatment and a clinical dilemma., 55 (4):190-2 J Ir Dent AssocPublisher
Irish Dental AssociationJournal
Journal of the Irish Dental AssociationPubMed ID
19753908Abstract
Pericoronitis is an infection associated with impacted lower third molars that can necessitate the removal of these teeth. The clinical features of this condition are described and its treatment outlined, emphasising local measures. A case of pericoronitis in a 52-year-old patient is discussed, which illustrates the risks and benefits of removal of wisdom teeth; removal can lead to nerve damage, retention can precipitate serious, even life-threatening infection.Item Type
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0021-1133Collections
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