What do systematic reviews say?

8 questions · 8 findings · 1 reviews · Oral and maxillofacial surgery

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

Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
>6 months
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Irrigation technique A vs Irrigation technique B

Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
>6 months
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

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

Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
>6 months
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Drain use vs No drain

Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
>6 months
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

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

Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
>6 months
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Triangular flap vs Envelope flap

Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

It is very uncertain whether triangular flap changes permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation compared with envelope flap (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
>6 months
Peto OR 4.48 [0.07, 286.49]
1 study · 45 participants
Very low

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

Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
>6 months
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

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

Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

It is very uncertain whether lingual nerve retractor (subperiosteal or Free's) changes permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation compared with no retractor (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
>6 months
Peto OR 0.14 [0.00, 6.82]
1 study · 380 participants
Very low