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Usually followed by an osteotomy depending on the impaction depth. Periodontal health of the adjacent second molar following mandibular third molar extraction is another frequently reported concern. Although this parameter has thus been studied since the early 1980 s, there is still no consensus concerning the effects of impacted lower third molar removal on periodontal status of the adjacent second molar. Some studies even recommend guiding tissue regeneration procedures, filling of third molar sockets, or orthodontic extraction of mandibular third molar, to prevent or limit postoperative J Oral Med Oral Surg 2023;29:1 . . .
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