Displacement of a mandibular third molar root fragment into the pterygomandibular space.
Displacement of root fragments into adjacent anatomical areas is an uncommon complication of the removal of teeth. This paper describes the management of a mandibular third molar root fragment that was forced into the antero-inferior aspect of the pterygomandibular space. The importance of tomographical radiographs in the visualization of the displaced root is also discussed.
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United Dental Hospital of Sydney.
Punnia-Moorthy
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D014092:Tooth Root