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J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 79(3): 537.e1-537.e7, 2021 Mar.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33358721
RESUMO
Surgical removal of third molars is a common procedure undertaken by both general dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Although rare, iatrogenic displacement of the tooth or root fragments into adjacent fascial spaces is a known complication. This case report details the retrieval of displaced root tips from a mandibular third molar into the sublingual space using intraoperative navigation to minimize surgical exploration. Oral-maxillofacial surgeons should consider using 3-dimensional navigation during scheduled retrieval of displaced teeth, fragments, or foreign objects to minimize the risk of surgical complications.