[Management for displacement of a tooth into the floor of the mouth].
Displacement of a (part of a) radix or in some cases a part of a tooth into the floor of the mouth can occur during the extraction of a tooth in the mandibula. Possible causes of this are a lingual perforation of the radices or an inappropriate surgical technique. Leaving a fragment in situ in the floor of the mouth can lead to pain, swelling and trismus as a result of infection and/or spontaneous displacement of the fragment. We advise that the tooth or radix be removed as soon as possible. When experience is lacking in the removal of a tooth or radix from the floor of the mouth it is sensible to refer the patient to an oral surgeon. We also advise prescribing antibiotics in order to prevent infection.
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Erasmus MC Rotterdam, postbus 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam. h.mast@erasmusmc.nl
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D055815:Young Adult