With the support of 8 dental specialties and 3 international oral and maxillofacial surgical associations, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has released a white paper advocating evidence-based guidelines in managing third molar teeth.
“For many years, the discussion surrounding the care and management of third molars, or wisdom teeth, has been obscured by unsupported statements and misinterpretation of the data,” said Dr. Louis K. Rafetto, president of AAOMS. “This white paper reflects the latest evidence-based research and offers clear, clinical guidelines for managing these teeth.”
According to the paper, the best evidence-based data indicates that third molar teeth associated with disease or at high risk of developing disease should be surgically managed. When there is no disease or significant risk of disease, active clinical and radiologic surveillance would be indicated. The supporting organizations include:
- The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- The American Academy of Periodontology
- The American Association of Endodontists
- The American Association of Orthodontists
- The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- The American College of Prosthodontists
- The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- The Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- The International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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