Displacement of a maxillary third molar into the buccal space: anatomical implications apropos of a case

Abstract A few cases of accidental displacement of molars into adjacent anatomical spaces, such as the infratemporal fossa, the pterygomandibular space, the maxillary sinus, or the lateral pharyngeal space, during surgical interventions have been reported. This report describes the displacement of a...

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Published inInternational journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 40; no. 6; pp. 650 - 653
Main Authors Kocaelli, H, Balcioglu, H.A, Erdem, T.L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2011
Elsevier
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Cheek - pathology
Dentistry
Facial Muscles
Fascia - pathology
Foreign Bodies - etiology
Humans
Intraoperative Complications
Masseter Muscle - pathology
Maxilla
Medical sciences
Molar, Third - pathology
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Surgery
Tooth Extraction - adverse effects
Oral cavity
Treatment
Stomatology
Surgery
Maxillary
Tooth
Anatomy
Displacement
Third molar tooth
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Summary:Abstract A few cases of accidental displacement of molars into adjacent anatomical spaces, such as the infratemporal fossa, the pterygomandibular space, the maxillary sinus, or the lateral pharyngeal space, during surgical interventions have been reported. This report describes the displacement of a maxillary third molar into the buccal space and discusses the anatomical implications.
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ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2010.11.021