Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 12 , Pages 2444-2448 , December 2008

The Piezoelectric and Rotatory Osteotomy Technique in Impacted Third Molar Surgery: Comparison of Postoperative Recovery

  • Francesco Sortino, MD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor of Oral Surgery, II Dental Unit, Department of Medical-Surgery Specialities, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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  • Eugenio Pedullà, PhD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • PhD in Interceptive Orthognathodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Pedullà: C.so Italia, 104, 95129, Catania, Italy
    • ,
  • Veronica Masoli, DDS

      Affiliations

    • PhD Student in Interceptive Orthognathodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy

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doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.06.004

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 12 , Pages 2444-2448 , December 2008

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