Displaced lower third molar tooth into the submandibular space: Two case reports

Dislodged lower right third molar tooth into the parapharyngeal space.

UNLABELLED Lower third molar teeth can be dislodged into fascial tissue spaces when they are extracted or elevated out of their sockets. Thankfully, this rarely occurs. We present a case report on a lower right wisdom tooth dislodged into the right parapharyngeal space on its removal from the socket and the subsequent management of this rare complication. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Though a rare comp...

Removal of Mandibular Third Molar Accidently displaced into the Parapharyngeal Space aided by Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Case Report

A right impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM) accidently displaced into the parapharyngeal space was dislodged successfully in only 5 minutes, with no sequel. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were used to direct the removal. Five minutes is the shortest time having been reported. Considering that the event happens rarely, this report could add another case, and provide further refer...

Accidental third molar displacement into the lateral pharyngeal space.

Displacement of maxillary third molar into the lateral pharyngeal space.

Iatrogenic tooth displacement is a rare complication during extraction of impacted molars, but displacement of a maxillary third molar into the maxillary sinus, infratemporal fossa, buccal space, pterygomandibular space, and lateral pharyngeal space has been reported. Currently, 6 published reports describe third molar displacement into the lateral pharyngeal space, only 1 of which involved the...

Intraoral management of iatrogenically displaced lower third molar roots in the sublingual space: a report of 2 cases.

Surgical removal of the mandibular third molars is one of the most common procedures performed by dentists, as well as by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Accidental displacement of teeth or roots into the fascial spaces, during surgical removal of the mandibular third molars, is a rare, but serious complication. Herein, we present 2 cases of iatrogenically displaced mandibular third molar root...