Wisdom tooth extraction

References

Citations

  1. Esposito M (2006). Impacted wisdom teeth, search date August 2005. Online version of Clinical Evidence (15).

  2. Bui CH, et al. (2003). Types, frequencies, and risk factors for complications after third molar extraction. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 61(12): 1379–1389.

  3. Academy of General Dentistry (2005). Check Menstrual Calendar for Tooth Extraction. Available online: http://www.agd.org/consumer/topics/wisdom/drysocket.asp.


Author: Jeannette Curtis Last Updated: September 25, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist

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