Removal of a broken needle in the pterygomandibular space: a case report
Archives of Orofacial Sciences
; : 34-36, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Needle breakage following inferior alveolar nerve block is an unusual yet alarming complication in contemporary dental practice. We report a case of surgical retrieval of a broken needle in the pterygomandibular space following an inferior alveolar block in a 21 years old male. The postoperative recovery was uneventful and no complications were observed. Prompt removal of a broken needle is advisable to avoid complications.
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Archives of Orofacial Sciences
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2012
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