title: Management of the fractured maxillary tuberosity: an alternative method.
abstract: The maxillary tuberosity can fracture during extraction of a molar tooth. If a small bony fragment is affected, the extraction of the tooth and tuberosity continues; however, a conservative approach is advised if the bony fragment is large. In a modified blind surgical technique, the tooth is removed without the fractured bone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ngeowy@medic.ukm.my
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Ngeow
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008440:Maxillary Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*