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Maxillary tuberosity fracture: a life-threatening haemorrhage following simple exodontia
A R Bertram1, A C A Rao, K M Akbiyik
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. aber9890@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Maxillary tuberosity fracture is a potential complication of routine exodontia of posterior maxillary teeth. On rare occasions, such a complication can result in torrential haemorrhage due to the close proximity of significant vessels to the area. We present a case of life-threatening haemorrhage complicating a tuberosity fracture during simple extraction of a maxillary posterior tooth. The local anatomy of the region is discussed and we provide guidelines for general dental practitioners for the management of the complication of a tuberosity fracture during routine exodontia.
