Wisdom tooth surgery in 2023 Changes, guidelines

One of the most common dentoalveolar surgical procedures, with the most difficulties and complications, is the surgical removal of wisdom teeth. The topic is very topical, both because of its frequency and its diversity. It is diverse because its diagnostic evaluation in relation to the root canal mandibulae requires great expertise, the surgical tech-nique is not standardised in the majority of the cases and the surgeon is often forced to improvise. The complications, the treatment of which is part of our daily tasks, are relatively frequent and sometimes require a strong institutional background. The literature on the subject is vast and the guidelines proposed often change from year to year. The authors review the indications, contraindications, diagnostics, surgical management, complications associated with the surgical removal of the wisdom teeth and their management. The authors present an overview of the protocols of the different international schools and formulate current recommendations for general practitioners, dentists and dentoalveolar surgeons in Hungary.