Fracture of the Mandibular Ramus During Third Molar Removal: Case Report

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Mihmanli A., BAYER S., Demirtas N., Kazancioglu H. O.

BEZMIALEM SCIENCE, vol.2, no.4, pp.98-100, 2014 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.14235/bs.2014.329
  • Journal Name: BEZMIALEM SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.98-100
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Impacted tooth extraction is one of the most common operations in oral surgery. Although practitioners may encounter a variety of complications in the surgical period, mandibular fracture is rare and generally seen during third molar removal. It is reported that possible predisposing conditions include increased age, mandibular atrophy, concurrent presence of cyst or tumor, and osteoporosis. The detection of jaw fractures occurring in tooth extraction may be difficult. Moreover, treatment should be done immediately.