Table 1 Number and percentage of lower third molars referred for removal
From: Guideline improved dentists' knowledge but not their clinical decision-making skills
Outcome | Test | Control |
|---|---|---|
Total (n) referred lower third molars (asymptomatic, symptomatic and fully erupted molars) | ||
At baseline | 461 | 457 |
At 1 year | 258 | 305 |
Change (%) | 44.1 (95% CI, 39.5–48.6) | 33.3 (95% CI, 28.9–37.6) |
Difference (%) | 10.8 (95% CI, 4.5–17.1) | |
Numbers-needed-to-treat | 10 | |
Referred asymptomatic impacted mandibular third molars (n) | ||
At baseline | 308 | 335 |
At 1 year | 250 | 299 |
Change | 19% decrease | 11% decrease |
