Question · asked by 1 review
Triangular flap vs Envelope flap: Presence of dry socket
- Population
- Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
- Intervention
- Triangular flap
- Comparison
- Envelope flap
- Outcome
- Presence of dry socket
Triangular flap showed no clear difference in alveolar osteitis compared with envelope flap (low certainty).
What each review found
Current versions onlyNo studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 1 · 50%Moderate 1 · 50%High 0 · 0%
| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Triangular flap vs Envelope flap Alveolar osteitis · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal · 1 week Triangular flap showed no clear difference in alveolar osteitis compared with envelope flap (low certainty). Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth (2020) · Cochrane All outcomes | OR 0.33 [0.09, 1.23] | 5 studies · 187 participants | Low |
Triangular flap vs Envelope flap Alveolar osteitis · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal · 1 week Triangular flap probably leads to lower alveolar osteitis compared with envelope flap (moderate certainty). Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth (2014) · Cochrane All outcomesearlier version CD004345.PUB2, superseded | RR 0.29 [0.11, 0.78] | 3 studies · 94 participants | Moderate |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2019-07 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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