Perioperative Nursing Of Digital Assisted Extraction Of Impacted Mandibular Teeth

Extracting impacted mandibular third molars via traditional surgery has a high risk of postoperative complications due to complex anatomy and significant trauma. This case optimized the surgical plan using digital technology and explored key perioperative nursing points. A 45-year-old female patient presented with swelling and pain in the left mandibular posterior region. Diagnosis was "Impacted and embedded left mandibular wisdom tooth complicated by osteomyelitis". The mandible and impacted teeth were reconstructed by CBCT, and personalized positioning guide plates were designed by digital design software, followed by 3D printing. The impacted teeth were completely extracted by buccal window method with the help of precise positioning of guide plate. Perioperative nursing involved pre-operation pre-rehab and 3D-model-based visual education. Closely cooperate with the surgical team during the operation, efficiently carry out instrument delivery and surgical field management. Postoperative drug treatment was given in strict accordance with the doctor's advice and focus on oral, diet, drainage tube, pain care, etc. Discharge follow-up covered mouth-opening recovery and patient satisfaction. Digital guide plate technology offered precise positioning in the buccal fenestration method, effectively shortening the operation time and reducing trauma. Comprehensive peri-operative nursing sped up recovery. Follow-up helps improve service. This case shows digital tech-nursing combo optimizes complex impacted-tooth extraction treatment. Digital-assisted technology combined with targeted nursing can reduce surgical risks, improve patient satisfaction, and provide a new idea of minimally invasive, efficient, convenient and beneficial to postoperative nursing for similar surgery.