What do systematic reviews say?

Drain use vs No drain

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Orthodontic treatment with appliances inducing stable, permanent orthodontic tooth movement (splints worn 8 to 12 weeks and surgical interventions excluded) vs Control: no treatment, placebo, or reassurance

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Orthodontics for treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders 2010 · Cochrane All outcomes

  At least 6 months after the intervention
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Bone removal technique (chisel / piezoelectric / ultrasonic) vs Conventional mechanical caries removal (standard drill; handpiece with a bur)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Irrigation technique A vs Irrigation technique B

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Horizontal mattress / fibrin sealant suturing vs Conventional (simple interrupted) suturing

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Autologous platelet concentrate (PRP/PRF) in socket vs No blood product (conventional)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Maxillary distraction osteogenesis vs Orthognathic surgery (conventional Le Fort I osteotomy)

• Maxillary distraction osteogenesis versus orthognathic surgery for cleft lip and palate patients 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes

  12 months
  SoF (Very Low): Clinical morbidities assessed with questionnaires, follow-up 12 months; risk with orthognathic surgery 3/14; risk with maxillary distraction osteogenesis 3/15; relative effect -; 29 participants (1…
  1 study · 29 participants
  Very low

Triangular flap vs Envelope flap

Triangular flap led to lower adverse effects (wound dehiscence) compared with envelope flap; GRADE not reported.

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 39 participants
  GRADE not reported

Primary (complete) wound closure vs Secondary (partial) wound closure

It is very uncertain whether primary (complete) wound closure changes adverse effects (reactionary bleeding) compared with secondary (partial) wound closure (very low certainty).

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  RR 0.41 [0.11, 1.47]
  1 study · 82 participants
  Very low

Lingual nerve retractor (subperiosteal or Free's) vs No retractor

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Coronectomy vs Complete extraction (odontectomy)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  up to 30 days
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found