TRISMUS

Abstract

Objectives: To compare trismus in surgical removal of impacted mandibularthird molar using comma incision and standard Wards incision. Study Design: Cross sectionalstudy. Setting: Dental OPD of Isra Dental College, Isra University. Period: 1st January to 30thJune 2016. Materials and Methods: A sample of 50 patients of impacted third molar wasselected by non-probability purposive sampling for tooth extraction either by conventionaltechnique or by coma shaped incision at the Department of Oral surgery, Isra Dental CollegeHospital. Patients were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Post-operativemeasurement of trismus was measured on 1st, 3rd and 7th day respectively. Results: Mean ±SD age in group A and B was noted as 28.5 ± 4.32 and 27.2 ± 4.39 years respectively. Maleand female in groups A and B were noted as 16 (64%) and 9 (36%), & 14 (56%) and 11 (44%)respectively. Right and left lower mandibular teeth extraction in groups A and B were noted 11and 14, & 10 and 15 respectively. Trismus was measured preoperatively and subsequently atday 1, day 3 and day 7. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Coma incision was preferable over theconventional method- the standard Ward`s incision because of lesser degree of trismus seen.Further research with newer flap designs and the comma design should be preferred by theclinicians for the extraction of impacted third molar surgery.