Accidental displacement of a lower third molar. Report of a case in the lateral cervical position.
A report of a case of the accidental displacement of an unerupted third molar to the lateral region of the neck as a complication of exodontia. A review and an analysis of the possible causes of this rare complication is included.
Gay-Escoda
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Facultat d'Odontologia, University of Barcelona, Spain.
Berini-Aytés
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Piñera-Penalva
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D000328:Adult; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*