Female and Older Adult Patients (age â?¥ 21 Years) had Slower Recovery After Third-Molar Surgery Compared with Males and Younger Adults in a US Study

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Recovery after third-molar surgery: the effects of age and sex.Phillips C, Gelesko S, Proffit WR, White RP Jr.Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138(6):700.e1-8Reviewers: Poramate Pitak-Arnnop, DDS, PGDipClinSc (OMS), MSc, PhD, DScNiels Christian Pausch, MD, DMD, PhDPurpose/Question: To assess the effects of age and gender on quality-of-life recovery after third-molar surgery in patients treated in either community practices or academic centersSource of Funding: The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Dental Foundation of North AmericaType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade:…
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