N %
Preoperative information (n = 45)
Sex assigned at birth Female 25 55.6
Male 20 44.4
Age < 25 years 11 24.4
≥ 25 years 34 75.6
Indication for removal Prophylactic 11 24.4
Pathologic condition 34 75.6
Prophylactic antibiotics
one hour before surgery 		No 44 97.8
Yes 1 2.2
Postoperative antibiotic
administrated 		No 40 88.9
Yes 5 11.1
Surgical experience Certified OMFS 9 20
GDP 36 80
Position of M3 (n = 28)
Angulation Distoangular 10 35.7
Vertical 9 32.1
Horizontal 5 17.9
Mesioangular 4 14.3
Impaction level Level A 9 32.1
Level B 16 57.1
Level C 3 10.7
Relation to ramus Class I 10 35.7
Class II 13 46.4
Class III 2 7.1
Missing information 3 10.7
Treatment at dentist (n = 45)
Intervention at the dentist Surgical removal 32 71.1
Simple extraction 13 28.9
Removal of bone No 14 31.1
Yes 29 64.4
Missing information 2 4.4
Sectioning of tooth Yes 19 42.2
No 22 48.9
Missing information 4 8.9

OMFS = oral and maxillofacial surgeon; GDP = general dental practitioner; M3 = mandibular third molar.