摘要
A case of accidental displacement of a mandibular molar tooth into adjacent submandibular space during routine extraction by a general practitioner is reported. The localization and surgical retrieval of the displaced tooth is described, post-operative period was uneventful and salient lessons for the practitioners highlighted.
Keywords: Mandibular molar tooth, submandi- bular space, displaced tooth.
Résumé
Un cas accidentel de déplacement de la molaire mandibulaire dans l’espace adjacente sub mandibulaire pendant l’extraction des dents par un dentiste est rapporté. La localisation et le retrait chirurgical de la dent espacée sont décrit durant la période, post opérative était sans problème et des leçons pour les dentistes sont illuminées.
Correspondence: Dr.A.A. Olusanya, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Email: defamy1@yahoo.com
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