MINIMIZATION OF INTRA- AND POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN THE EXTRACTION OF IMPACTED AND ECTOPIC THIRD MOLARS

A comprehensive analysis of risk factors and modern methods for preventing complications during the surgical removal of impacted and ectopic third molars is presented. Based on my clinical experience, detailed preoperative planning using cone-beam computed tomography reduces the incidence of inferior alveolar nerve injury to minimal levels of approximately 0.5%. The paper thoroughly discusses the indications and technique of coronectomy as a tooth-preserving alternative. Studies by our colleagues confirm the effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotic use in selected patient groups.