Learning Objectives
After completing the course, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the historical role of medical technology in the widespread practice of removing impacted third molars.
- List 5 conclusions regarding the effect of third molar removal on growth and development.
- List 2 conclusions supported by some evidence concerning the removal of third molar in young patients.
- Describe prosthodontic and periodontic considerations for third molar removal.
- List the advantages and disadvantages of third molar removal.
- Describe studies that investigated pathology associated with retained third molars.