Open AccessCompliance of postoperative instructions following the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars
Author(s) -
Ramakrishna Shenoi,
Jignesh Rajguru,
Sargam R. Parate,
Pranav Ingole,
Sandeep R Khandaitkar,
Jui Karmarkar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_323_20
Subject(s) - medicine , molar , medical prescription , analgesic , dentistry , anesthesia , nursing
The way postoperative care instructions are presented by the professional (verbal and/or written) is the key element that influences quality of treatment. Hence, the aim of the present study was planned to assess the patient's compliance with postoperative care instructions given in different forms following the surgical removal of impacted lower third molars.