Review Article

Volume 2022, Article ID 22349012, 4 pages.

Irrigants used in the Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars – A Review

Dannel Sebastian

Postgraduate, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KVG Denatl College and Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka.

Address for Correspondence:

Dannel Sebastian

Postgraduate, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KVG Denatl College and Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka.

Email: dannel93@gmail.com Contact number: 974563344

Abstract

Impacted third molars are commonly removed surgically and a variety of postoperative complications such as pain, swelling, infection, dry socket and trismus may occur. In order to reduce the intensity of these symptoms and to improve the outcome of the procedure, several techniques have been employed. The use of irrigation solutions is one such technique. As with any material or procedure, irrigants have also evolved to overcome shortcomings of the earlier solutions. The important requirement of any irrigant is to prevent infection by destroying microbes and to prevent pain and post-operative swelling. This article is a review about the various irrigation solutions employed in surgical procedures pertaining to the third molars.

Keywords: Third Molar Surgery, Irrigants, Postoperative Sequalae, Swelling, Trismus Pain, Impacted Third Molars, Transalveolar Extraction.

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How to Cite this article : Dannel Sebastian. Irrigants used in the Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars – A Review. International Journal of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery and Rehabilitation. Retrieved from https://www.editorialmanager.in/index.php/ijcfsr/article/view/723