Case Report

Removal of a Maxillary Third Molar Displaced in the Infratemporal Fossa using an Intraoral Approach

Volume: 3 Number: 3 September 1, 2021
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Removal of a Maxillary Third Molar Displaced in the Infratemporal Fossa using an Intraoral Approach

Abstract

Removal of an impacted maxillary third molar can be challenging for both dental clinicians and oral surgeons. Frequently encountered complications include infection, pain, swelling, root fractures, trismus, and haemorrhage. In addition, unexpected displacement of the maxillary third molar may be encountered during the extraction process. This case report presents a maxillary third molar displaced to the infratemporal fossa, as well as removal of the tooth following 1 month, along with the causative factors. The roles of orthopantomography and dental volumetric tomography scans in determining the localization of the tooth are discussed, together with different surgical options and risks for surgical removal of the tooth from the infratemporal fossa.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

September 1, 2021

Submission Date

January 22, 2021

Acceptance Date

April 27, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 3 Number: 3

AMA
1.Kasapoğlu MB, Gökçe G, Çebi AT, Çankaya B. Removal of a Maxillary Third Molar Displaced in the Infratemporal Fossa using an Intraoral Approach. Med Records. 2021;3(3):262-266. doi:10.37990/medr.866404