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1Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sunderland Royal Infirmary, Sunderland, SR4 7TP. manusrath@yahoo.com
British Dental Journal
|September 28, 2010
Abstract:
We describe a case of swelling in the right submandibular and sublingual space caused by displacement of a lower second molar root in the submandibular space. This displacement was not recognised at the time of extraction. The techniques used to minimise the risk of accidental displacement of teeth and roots, during extraction are discussed. The importance of recognising this complication and methods of retrieval are highlighted.
