A fractured tuberosity following attempted extraction.

To cite: McKernon SL, Reid S, Taylor KH, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2015212951 DESCRIPTION A 53-year-old man presented to the A&E department at Liverpool University Dental Hospital following urgent referral from his general dental practitioner. During attempted routine extraction of the 18 (upper right wisdom tooth), his general dental practitioner had noticed the palate tearing and the tuberosity displace during the procedure and stopped. Clinical and radiographic examination demonstrated a fractured tuberosity with associated lacerated soft palatal tissue (figures 1 and 2). The tuberosity and fractured tooth were grossly mobile and required stabilisation. Ideal management for this complication is a wire and composite splint in place for 6 weeks to allow for bony union.