Surgical emergencies in the dental office

Emergencies may arise as immediate problems during surgical procedures or they may be delayed sequelae to surgical treatment. The immediate problems include haemorrhage from the operative site; mandibular fracture; tuberosity fracture; fracture of the antral wall; broken instruments; and displaced teeth. The common postoperative complications are swelling due to trauma; infection; and pain. The management of these in the dental office is discussed.