Open AccessOptimal application of compressive palatal stents following mesiodens removal in pediatric patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s) -
Hyunsoo Jang,
Yeon Jo Choi,
Eun-Ju Kwon,
Nam-Ki Choi,
Young Eun Jang,
JiSoo Song,
Sei One Shin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.644
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1698-6946
pISSN - 1698-4447
DOI - 10.4317/medoral.24802
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , dentistry , supernumerary , stent , swelling , surgery , pathology
There is no scientific evidence supporting the choice of a palatal stent in patients who underwent removal of an impacted supernumerary tooth. We aimed to investigate the effects of palatal stents in patients who underwent supernumerary tooth removal through a palatal approach and to suggest the optimal stent thickness and material.