Occurrence and predictors of postoperative preauricular and masticatory muscle pain symptoms after surgical removal of third molars: A single-blind randomized controlled trial comparing dental assistants supporting the mandible and the Restful Jaw device

During third molar removal, the mandible is supported by a dental assistant (DA) to counter downward forces during surgery, and with sedation, to maintain airway patency. The Restful Jaw ® device (PEP Design; Saint Paul) provides this support instead of the DA.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 5, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rachel Uppgaard, Robert Nadeau, Eric L. Schiffman, Tudor Stiharu, Kimberly S. Johnson, James S. Hodges, Ana Miriam Velly Source Type: research