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Simultaneous Removal of Third Molars During a Sagittal Split Does Not Increase the Incidence of Bad Splits in Patients Aged 30 Years or Older.

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Abstract
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An increasing number of patients who are 30 years old or older have been presenting for orthognathic surgery, some of whom have impacted third molars. The purpose of our report was to review the incidence of bad splits in this age group, both with and without third molars (3Ms).

Year of Publication
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2015
Journal
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Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Volume
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73
Issue
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7
Number of Pages
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1350-9
ISSN Number
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0278-2391
URL
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https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0278-2391(15)00078-6
DOI
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10.1016/j.joms.2015.01.023
Short Title
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J Oral Maxillofac Surg
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