MEDIUMResearchTier 2
Ct-guided management of high-risk mandibular third molars: a prospective cohort study
SourceJournal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS)Tier 2Peer-Reviewed Research
Originally at sciencedirect.com
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Why it matters for dental
Oral surgeons and specialists evaluating high-risk mandibular third molars may consider CT-guided protocols for preoperative planning; the prospective cohort study tests whether this approach alters surgical decision-making or outcomes.
Key points
- JOMS published a prospective cohort study on CT-guided management of high-risk mandibular third molars.
- The study is available online as of 19 October 2026.
- Authors include Jerome A. Lindeboom, Jacco G. Tuk, and Tom van Riet.
- The research examines whether CT guidance changes management decisions for high-risk mandibular third molars.
Who should care
SpecialistAcademia
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