Abstract

Odontectomy of the wisdom tooth represents one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery, requiring precise clinical evaluation, surgical planning, and individualized therapeutic management. Impacted third molars often lack sufficient eruption space, leading to pathological conditions such as recurrent pericoronitis, carious lesions, cystic formations, periodontal damage, and pain, which constitute the main indications for surgical removal.

The present study highlights the clinical aspects, surgical particularities, and postoperative considerations associated with wisdom tooth odontectomy. Preoperative assessment includes clinical examination and radiological analysis to evaluate tooth position, angulation, depth of impaction, and anatomical relationships with adjacent structures, especially the inferior alveolar nerve. Surgical technique selection aims to minimize intraoperative trauma and postoperative complications, including alveolar osteitis, infection, bleeding, or temporary neurosensory disturbances.  

Dr. Tîrban Pantelimon-Florin, specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, trained within the Emergency Clinical Municipal Hospital of Timișoara and graduate of both Dental Medicine and General Medicine programs, applies modern surgical principles focused on accurate diagnosis, minimally invasive techniques, and individualized treatment planning to optimize patient outcomes. His clinical activity encompasses oral surgery procedures, including wisdom tooth odontectomy, implantology, and management of infectious, traumatic, and tumoral pathologies of the cranio-maxillofacial region.  

The successful management of third molar surgery depends on thorough anatomical knowledge, surgical expertise, and careful postoperative monitoring, contributing to reduced morbidity and improved functional recovery.