Study on the thickness and morphology of lingual bone of impacted mandibular third molar based on CBCT and Simplant 3D reconstruction

CONCLUSIONS: The thickness of lingual bone was related to the number of impacted tooth roots, tilt direction and impacted type. In the extraction of impacted teeth, the above factors should be considered, and the injury of lingual nerve, lingual bone and surrounding soft tissue should be vigilant.PMID:38494978
Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research