
Factors of Renton et al Predictive of a Difficult Mandibular Third Molar Extraction
Purpose: | To identify a patient with a mandibular third molar that may be difficult to extract based on the study of Renton et al. |
Specialty: | Otolaryngology |
Objective: | other testing, severity, prognosis, stage, complications |
ICD-10: | K00 |
Description: | Renton et al identified a number of factors predictive of a difficult extraction of a mandibular third molar. These factors can help to identify a patient who may have more problems during the procedure. The authors are from Guy's, Kings and St. Thomas's Schools of Medicine in London. |
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