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Dislodged lower right third molar tooth into the parapharyngeal space
Rhiyoma Monique Ogadako1, Martin Woods, Neil Shah
1Queen's Hospital, Romford, Essex, UK.
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Lower third molar teeth can be dislodged into fascial tissue spaces when they are extracted or elevated out of their sockets. Thankfully, this rarely occurs. We present a case report on a lower right wisdom tooth dislodged into the right parapharyngeal space on its removal from the socket and the subsequent management of this rare complication.
Clinical Relevance:
Though a rare complication, clinicians have to be aware that lower third molars can be dislodged into tissue spaces and the importance of prompt appropriate management.
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