Question · asked by 1 review

Triangular flap vs Envelope flap: Swelling (mean)

Population
Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
Intervention
Triangular flap
Comparison
Envelope flap
Outcome
Swelling (mean)

Triangular flap led to higher swelling (mean) compared with envelope flap; GRADE not reported.

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
Triangular flap vs Envelope flap
Swelling (mean) · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal · 7 days, short triangular vs envelope
Triangular flap led to higher swelling (mean) compared with envelope flap; GRADE not reported.
Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth (2020) · Cochrane All outcomes
MD 0.60 [0.25, 0.95]2 studies · 99 participantsGRADE not reported

Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.

The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth
2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
2019-07Not listedNot assessed
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