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Pericoronitis: treatment and a clinical dilemma.

Moloney, Justin
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Stassen, Leo F A
Authors
Moloney, Justin
 Stassen, Leo F A
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Dublin Dental Hospital, Dublin.
Date
2009-06
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Debridement
Drainage
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Molar, Third
Pericoronitis
Tooth Extraction
Tooth, Impacted
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Irish Dental Association
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http://hdl.handle.net/10147/234813
Abstract
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.
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en
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Pericoronitis: treatment and a clinical dilemma., 55 (4):190-2 J Ir Dent Assoc
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0021-1133
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19753908
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