Intraoral management of displaced root into submandibular space under local anaesthesia -A case report and review of literature.
Accidental displacement of an impacted third molar, either a root fragment, crown, or the entire tooth, is a rare complication that occurs during exodontia. The most common sites of dislodgment of an impacted mandibular third molar fragment are the sublingual, submandibular, and pterygomandibular spaces. Removal of a displaced root tip from these spaces may be complex due to poor visualization and limited access. A thorough evaluation of all significant risk factors must be performed in advance to prevent complications. This paper reports the case of a patient who presented with a mandibular third molar root that was displaced into submandibular space. The case was managed intraorally under local anaesthesia and review of the literature.
Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
Satnam Singh
SS
Jolly
Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
Vidya
V
Rattan
Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
Sachin Kumar
SK
Rai
Intraoral; Local anaesthesia; Root displacement; Submandibular space; Third molar