Silveira RJ, Garcia RR, Botelho TL, Franco A, Silva RF. Accidental displacement of third molar into the sublingual space: a case report.
EJOURNAL OF ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH 2014;
5:e5. [PMID:
25386232 PMCID:
PMC4219864 DOI:
10.5037/jomr.2014.5305]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2014] [Accepted: 08/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Successful extraction of third molars depends on preoperative diagnosis and planning. Gold standard preoperative examinations are performed through computed tomography, decreasing risks and avoiding potential accidents. The present report highlights the value of preoperative examinations in face of accidentally displaced third molars.
METHODS
An 18-years-old female patient underwent a third mandibular molar extraction with a general dentist. Accidentally, the mandibular left third molar was displaced into the sublingual space, making necessary a second surgical step. The surgery was interrupted and the patient was referred to an expert in maxillofacial surgery.
RESULTS
After 21 days awaiting an asymptomatic health status, the second surgical step was successfully performed using multislice computed tomography as preoperative imaging guide.
CONCLUSIONS
The present case report highlights the clinical usefulness of imaging planning and informed consents in face of legal and ethic potential complaints.
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