Clinical Evaluation and Postoperative Management of Impacted Tooth Extraction: Current Status and Prospects
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https://doi.org/10.62836/amr.v5i1.0005Keywords:
impacted tooth, pain, postoperative complications, clinical evaluationAbstract
Objective: To explore the clinical evaluation methods and postoperative management strategies for the extraction of obstructed teeth, in order to provide reference for clinical practice, optimize patient management processes, and improve surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Method: A comprehensive analysis of relevant research in recent years was conducted to systematically summarize the key points of preoperative evaluation, surgical technique selection, and postoperative management measures for the extraction of obstructed teeth. Result: The accuracy of preoperative evaluation directly affects the success rate of surgery and the postoperative recovery of patients. The choice of surgical technique is closely related to the incidence of complications. Postoperative management strategies play a crucial role in improving patients’ quality of life and reducing postoperative complications, but there is currently a lack of unified standards and guiding principles. Conclusion: By systematically summarizing existing research, it can provide a basis for standardized clinical evaluation and postoperative management of impacted tooth extraction surgery, which can help improve clinical treatment level and patient prognosis.
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