| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3158378 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Surgical extraction of an impacted third molar caused moderate pain and swelling during the first 24 hours after surgery. A lower brushing frequency before surgery and during the first postoperative week as well as smoking after surgery were related to greater pain scores.
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Authors
Carolina DDS, Berta DDS, PhD, MarÃa DDS, PhD, Miguel DDS, PhD,