Their general dentist or orthodontist is who to be determined retain these teeth or surgical procedure.
ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 19, 2011 — /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Tragedies like the recent death of a young Maryland woman undergoing surgery to remove her wisdom teeth (third molars), while rare, serve to remind us that there is an inherent risk in every surgical procedure, just as there is a risk in postponing or refusing a necessary surgery.
Every patient who undergoes surgery is unique. Such factors as age, physical condition, family history, medications, diet and potential underlying medical conditions are all pertinent factors that may complicate the most routine surgery.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and its members do not advocate the performance of unnecessary surgical procedures, including the prophylactic or unwarranted removal of third molar teeth. We do, however, support the surgical management of erupted and impacted third molar teeth for which there is the presence of pathology or a reasonable potential that pathology may occur in relation to, or as a result of, these teeth.
The initial decision to remove third molar teeth is most often made by a general dentist, orthodontist, or family physician in consultation with the patient and/or a caregiver. Once it has been agreed that third molar surgery is likely necessary, the dentist or specialist generally refers the patient to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for further evaluation and to perform the procedure.
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