Displacement of a mandibular third molar root fragment into the pterygomandibular space.
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چکیده
Displacement of root fragments into adjacent anatomical areas is an uncommon complication of the removal of teeth. This paper describes the management of a mandibular third molar root fragment that was forced into the antero-inferior aspect of the pterygomandibular space. The importance of tomographical radiographs in the visualization of the displaced root is also discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Australian dental journal
دوره 47 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002