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J R Hooley

Publications and source records attributed to J R Hooley.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1995

The effect of polylactic acid granules on the incidence of alveolar osteitis after mandibular third molar surgery. A prospective randomized study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of polylactic acid granules placed in third molar sockets on the incidence of alveolar osteitis. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective randomized study with 161 patients (322 bilaterally impacted mandibular third molars). RESULTS: The sockets in which the polylactic acid granules were placed had a significantly higher rate of alveolar osteitis (23.6%) than did the control sockets (13.58%). In all subgroups analyzed, the incidence of alveolar osteitis was higher in the experimental (polylactic acid) group. CONCLUSION: On the basis of the findings of this study, polylactic acid granules do not reduce the incidence of alveolar osteitis and may actually contribute to a higher incidence of alveolar osteitis.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1994

Surgical extractions.

The principles of exodontia as they pertain to surgical extractions are presented in this article. A system of presurgical analysis that will alert the dentist to potential problems is outlined. Also, classic techniques of surgical extractions and root retrieval are presented.

Alveolectomy↗
PubMed1994

Oral mucosal biopsy procedures. Excisional and incisional.

Incisional and excisional biopsies of oral mucosal lesions are procedures the dental practitioner should employ for total patient care. Indications and contraindications for obtaining biopsy specimens are outlined in this article. Also, basic and adjunctive surgical techniques are described with an emphasis on a continuum of care until resolution.

Biopsy↗