Iatrogenic mandibular fracture associated with third molar removal: Can it be prevented?
Removal of third molars is the most common procedure in oral surgery. It may be associated with complications, such as sensory damage , dry socket, infection and iatrogenic damage. A case of mandibular angle fracture during third molar extraction in a 37-year-old female is reported. Literature review on the possible etiologies and ways of prevention were recorded. The reason is believed to be multifactorial and include: age, gender, degree of impaction, relative volume of the tooth in the jaw, preexisting infection or bone lesions, failure to maintain a soft diet in the early postoperative period and the surgical technique. It is possible to reduce the risk of this complication by adoption of preventive measures.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedad Española de Medicina Oral
2007
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1698-69462007000100015 |
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