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Removal of a Maxillary Third Molar Displaced into Pterygopalatine Fossa via Intraoral Approach

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: The removal of impacted maxillary third molars is one of the most common procedures performed in oral and maxillofacial surgery units with low rates of complications and morbidity. A few cases of accidental displacement of third molars into adjacent anatomical spaces, such as the infratemporal fossa, the pterygomandibular space, the maxillary sinus, buccal space, or the lateral pharyngeal space, during surgical interventions have been reported. In this paper, a case of a maxillary third molar accidentally displaced into the pterygopalatine fossa is presented, and the removal of the tooth via intraoral approach is described.

Source: Case Reports in Dentistry

DOI: 10.1155/2013/392148

Authors: Nedim Özer, Fulya Üçem, Alp Saruhanoğlu, Serdar Yilmaz, Hakkı Tanyeri

Institutions: Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Radiography and Imaging

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $870