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Complicated late mandibular fracture following third molar removal
Kai Wolfgang Wagner1, Ralf Schoen, Chanchai Wongchuensoontorn
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. kai.wolfgang.wagner@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|January 16, 2007
Summary
Late mandibular fractures after third molar removal are rare but serious. Delayed diagnosis can lead to osteomyelitis, necessitating surgical intervention and bone grafting.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Traumatology
Background:
- Mandibular fractures are an infrequent complication following third molar extraction.
- Symptoms and presentation of these fractures can vary significantly.
Observation:
- A case is presented of a delayed mandibular fracture occurring after third molar removal.
- Initial radiographs did not detect the fracture at the time of occurrence.
Findings:
- The patient developed a mandibular fracture with osteomyelitis six weeks after experiencing a cracking noise.
- Treatment involved open reduction, internal fixation, and an autologous iliac crest graft.
Implications:
- This case highlights the need for serial radiographic evaluation when a fracture is suspected post-extraction.
- Early detection and management are crucial to prevent complications like osteomyelitis.
