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Removal of displaced lower third molar through a submandibular approach: Case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Displacement of a mandibular third molar into the submandibular space is an uncommon complication of extraction. This report discusses a 37-year-old female presenting with lingual numbness three weeks after a surgical extraction at a private clinic. Imaging revealed the tooth had been displaced into the right submandibular space. Surgical removal was successfully performed under general anaesthesia via an extraoral submandibular approach. This case highlights the importance of anatomical understanding, accurate diagnostic imaging, and proper surgical technique to ensure safe retrieval and prevent morbidity

Source: Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2026.100639

Authors: Mohammed AlShamrani, Hend AlGhamdi, Sara Bin Sultan, Yazeed AlShamrani

Institution: Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital

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: $1,650