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      Mandibular third molar impaction: review of literature and a proposal of a classification.

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          Abstract

          The purpose of present article was to review impacted mandibular third molar aetiology, clinical anatomy, radiologic examination, surgical treatment and possible complications, as well as to create new mandibular third molar impaction and extraction difficulty degree classification based on anatomical and radiologic findings and literature review results.

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          Journal
          J Oral Maxillofac Res
          Journal of oral & maxillofacial research
          Stilus Optimus
          2029-283X
          2029-283X
          Jul 01 2013
          : 4
          : 2
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas Lithuania.
          Article
          v4n2e1ht
          10.5037/jomr.2013.4201
          3886113
          24422029
          d0ff8e2c-8576-47d5-b5ee-41bcc68859c0
          History

          tooth impacted,third molar,mandibular canal,lingual nerve injuries,inferior alveolar nerve,classification.

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