China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2017, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (5): 442-444.doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2017.05.014

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Clinical application of elongated spherical bur in removal of impacted mandibular third molar

ZHOU Yu-wen, ZHUANG Hao, CHEN Juan-ping, SHEN Hai-ping.   

  1. Department of Stomatology. Jiaxing Maternity and Children Health Care Hospital. Jiaxing 314051, Zhejiang Province, China
  • Received:2017-03-15 Online:2017-08-30 Published:2017-10-27

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical effect of elongated spherical bur in decreasing resistance of mandibular teeth and alveolar bone, during removal of impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM). METHODS: Elongated spherical bur was used to remove bone and split the crown, in order to release bone-teeth resistance in 117 IMTM. Fourteen males and 103 females were involved in this study. RESULTS: All 117 teeth were removed completely. Transient lower lip numbness appeared in 6 patients. None of the elongated spherical bur was broken. CONCLUSIONS: Elongated spherical burs can accurately decrease the resistance of mandibular teeth and alveolar bone during removal of IMTM. It is convenient to split the crown, increase the gap and remove the surrounding bone.

Key words: Impacted mandibular third molar, Tooth extraction, Bur

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