EFFECT OF AGE ON POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION IN GERIATRIC POPULATION- A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Abstract

Aim: The Aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and evaluate the incidence of complication related to the surgical removal of impacted teeth in a population of elderly patients.

Background: The oral health requirements of older individuals are frequently linked to surgical interventions aimed at establishing optimal circumstances for subsequent prosthetic interventions. One such procedure involves the extraction of severely decaying, broken, or impacted teeth that may negatively affect the fit or aesthetic of dentures. The removal of broken and damaged teeth is generally seen as necessary. However, there is a difference of view when it comes to impacted teeth, with some advocating for their preventive removal others debating the optimal age for such an operation.

Materials and Methods: The archival materials utilised in this study were sourced only from the archives of Saveetha Dental College, spanning the period from May 2023 to September 2023. One investigator individually reviewed the database based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Following the completion of the selection procedure, all records that met the inclusion criteria underwent screening utilising a data extraction form to get the requisite data.

Results: 300 teeth were totally affected, with 75 teeth (25%) of them being moderately impacted. The total incidence of complication was 20% The prevailing problems seen in the study were haematoma, nerve abnormalities, and local infections.

Conclusion: Performance of surgical extraction in individuals aged 60 years and above is associated with a significant likelihood of potential problems.