An Observational Cohort Study on Delayed-Onset Infections after Mandibular Third-Molar Extractions
Joint Authors
Sivolella, Stefano
Brunello, Giulia
De Biagi, Marleen
Crepaldi, Giulia
Rodrigues, Fernanda Izaura
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the occurrence and clinical features of delayed-onset infections after mandibular third-molar extractions.
Method and Materials.
An observational cohort study was conducted on 179 patients undergoing mandibular third-molar extraction between January 2013 and December 2015, for a total of 217 extractions.
Data were recorded at the time of extraction (T0), on suture removal seven days later (T1), and 30 days after the extraction, when patients were contacted and asked about their healing process (T2).
The statistical analysis was performed with nonparametric tests.
A p value lower than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results.
Eight delayed-onset infections were recorded, amounting to 3.7% of all extractions.
The median time elapsing from the extraction to the delayed-onset infection was 35 days (IQR 28–40; min 24–max 49).
Younger age and longer surgical procedures seemed to be more often associated with this complication.
Conclusion.
Delayed-onset infections after third-molar extractions are relatively rare postoperative complications characterized by a swelling, usually with a purulent discharge.
Patients should be informed of this possibility, which might develop even several weeks after the extraction.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Brunello, Giulia& De Biagi, Marleen& Crepaldi, Giulia& Rodrigues, Fernanda Izaura& Sivolella, Stefano. 2017. An Observational Cohort Study on Delayed-Onset Infections after Mandibular Third-Molar Extractions. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Brunello, Giulia…[et al.]. An Observational Cohort Study on Delayed-Onset Infections after Mandibular Third-Molar Extractions. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Brunello, Giulia& De Biagi, Marleen& Crepaldi, Giulia& Rodrigues, Fernanda Izaura& Sivolella, Stefano. An Observational Cohort Study on Delayed-Onset Infections after Mandibular Third-Molar Extractions. International Journal of Dentistry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165469
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1165469