title: Mandibular angle fractures during third molar removal: a report of two cases.
abstract: Although fracture of the tooth during surgical removal is common, mandibular fracture during lower third molar removal is an unusual and major complication. Possible aetiologies are age, gender, the position of the tooth, uncontrolled excessive force applied, insufficient surgical experience and improper instrumentation. Symptoms can vary widely and treatment options range from prescription of a soft diet to surgical treatment by open reduction and internal fixation. We present two cases of the treatment and follow-up of fracture of the angle region of the mandible during removal.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey. ceydaozcakir@yahoo.com
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Özçakir-Tomruk
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arslan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D063168:Mandibular Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*