Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / Aim
To analyze the demographic profile, clinical data and radiographs of patients who had third molar
surgery under general anaesthesia at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of the Western
Cape over a 10 year period.
Introduction
Minor oral surgical procedures are carried out by Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeons daily. The
surgical removal of third molars is a large part of Minor Oral Surgery which is common
throughout the world. The general impression of third molar surgery performed by experienced
professionals is the ease of the operation, however no-matter how experienced one may be, a
simple procedure should never be underestimated (Carvalho and Do Egito Vasconselos, 2011).
New surgical techniques, as well as extensive training, skill and experience have led to the
evolution of oral surgery and allowed this procedure to be carried out in a less traumatic manner.
Certain factors precipitate third molar surgery to be performed in theatre as opposed to the dental
clinic setting. These factors will be discussed in this research report.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uwc/oai:etd.uwc.ac.za:11394/6504 |
| Date | January 2018 |
| Creators | Nabee, Mahomed Ridhwaan Goolam |
| Contributors | Morkel, J.A |
| Publisher | University of the Western Cape |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | University of the Western Cape |
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