Oral Surgery

Exodontia of a semi-impacted mandibular third molar which is mesially angulated

Periapical radiograph Radiografía periapical

Mandibular anesthesia With the mouth open, one can view the distal cusps

Angular incision with a #15 blade

Elevation of the gingival flap

Osteotomy with #8 round burs

Use of saline solution to avoid osseous overheating

Result of the osteotomy

Odontosectioning using the double-beveled chisel

Longitudinal odontosectioning done with the chisel and mallet

Use of Winter’s elevator to remove the distal part of the tooth

Use of Winter’s elevator to extract the mesial part of the tooth

Lifting of the mesial part of the third molar

View of the operating field once the extraction is completed.

Removal of the follicle remains with a curette

Operatory site.

Stitching the flap with 3.0 black silk sutures.

Sectioned third molar.