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Accidental displacement of third molar into the sublingual space: a case report
Rubens Jorge Silveira1, Robson Rodrigues Garcia1, Tessa Lucena Botelho2
1Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Paulista University Brazil.
Background:
Successful extraction of third molars depends on preoperative diagnosis and planning. Gold standard preoperative examinations are performed through computed tomography, decreasing risks and avoiding potential accidents. The present report highlights the value of preoperative examinations in face of accidentally displaced third molars.
Methods:
An 18-years-old female patient underwent a third mandibular molar extraction with a general dentist. Accidentally, the mandibular left third molar was displaced into the sublingual space, making necessary a second surgical step. The surgery was interrupted and the patient was referred to an expert in maxillofacial surgery.
Results:
After 21 days awaiting an asymptomatic health status, the second surgical step was successfully performed using multislice computed tomography as preoperative imaging guide.
Conclusions:
The present case report highlights the clinical usefulness of imaging planning and informed consents in face of legal and ethic potential complaints.
