Exodontia de terceiro molar superior erupcionado: relato de caso

The third molar, often known as the wisdom tooth, is the most posterior tooth in each quadrant of the permanent dentition and is not present in the primary dentition. Third molars represent 90% of negatively impacted dental components, with upper canines, premolars and supernumerary teeth making up the remaining 10%. The most common reason for third molar removal is persistent infection around the tooth. It is believed that the most frequent surgical operation is third molar extraction. Some factors, such as the patient's age, surgeon's experience and dental location, may have an impact on the emergence of complications during the operation or during the healing process. The objective of this work was to report a clinical case of extraction of an erupted upper third molar. Patient AFAS, female, Caucasian, 16 years old, attended the integrated clinic at Faculdade do Amazonas – IAES with her guardian with the main complaint: “I want to remove my tooth that is emerging in the back because I feel pain and discomfort”. The classification of the third molar was classified according to Winter's angulation as vertical and Class A by Pell and Gregory. The proposed treatment was the extraction of tooth element 28. It is concluded that a correct diagnosis is essential for the extraction of the upper third molar, since it is through this establishment that the dental surgeon will be able to select the best techniques and materials.