Question 185 · LDEK · Indications and technique

In order to remove the tooth you need to break dental fibers and overcome the resistance of osseous tissue of the arch. This can be achieved by performing adequate movements for certain tooth group extraction. Which of the following movements is indicated for the extraction of maxillary 3rd molars?

  1. A. swinging.
  2. B. balancing and rotating.
  3. C. half-turn.
  4. D. balancing backward or outward.
  5. E. balancing towards the palate.
Hint

Consider the root shape of the upper third molar and the thin, yielding bone of the maxillary tuberosity behind and buccal to it.

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