Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages 108-109, September 2007

No Evidence to Support Removal of Asymptomatic Impacted Third Molars in Adolescents or Adults

University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Interventions for Treating Asymptomatic Impacted Wisdom Teeth in Adolescents and Adults

Mettes TG, Nienhuijs MEL, van der Sanden WJM, Verdonschot EH, Plasschaert AJM.

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2):CD003879.

Level of Evidence

1a

Strength of Recommendation Grade

B⁎

Purpose

To evaluate the effect of prophylactic removal of asymptomatic impacted wisdom teeth in adolescents and adults compared with the retention of these wisdom teeth.

Source of Funding

None noted

Type of Study/Design

Systematic review

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00105-4

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.06.006

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages 108-109, September 2007

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