Table 5. Differences in complication rates between wisdom tooth extracted and retained groups.
| Extracted (%) | 8 Not extracted (%) | Fisher Exact test | Statistically significant (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cases | 324 | 242 | – | – |
| Post-op infection requiring antibiotics | 13 (4.0) | 7 (2.9) | 0.6464 | No |
| Removal of metalwork required | 12 (3.7) | 7 (2.9) | 0.6452 | No |
| Return to theater | 20 (6.0) | 10 (4.1) | 0.3448 | No |
| Fibrous nonunion/nonunion | 6 (1.8) | 0 (0.0) | 0.0396 | Yes |
| Malocclusion recorded | 28 (8.6) | 12 (5.0) | 0.0993 | No |
| Overall complication rate | 79 (24.3) | 36 (14.9) | 0.0060 | Yes |