I read with great interest the article by Jang et al, “Is it worth applying self-irrigation
after third molar extraction? A randomised controlled trial”.
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In their randomised controlled study, the authors investigated the effects of self-irrigation
of the mandibular third molar extraction socket using a syringe, and concluded that
the self-irrigation method was effective for keeping the socket clean. I appreciate
the efforts of the authors in conducting a comprehensive study. However, I would like
to raise two concerns.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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References
- Is it worth applying self-irrigation after third molar extraction? A randomised controlled trial.Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022; 60: 877-883https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2021.07.010
Higgins JP, Thomas J, Chandler J, et al, eds. Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions version 6.3. Cochrane, 2022. Available from URL: www.training.cochrane.org/handbook (last accessed 26 October 2022)
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Publication history
Published online: October 26, 2022
Accepted:
September 29,
2022
Received:
September 28,
2022
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