Missing Mandibular Third Molar from Line of Fracture: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Authors: Shalender Sharma* and Kaberi Majumder

DOI: 10.23880/ijsst-16000159

Volume 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Maxillofacial fractures are clinically very significant because of functional and cosmetic importance of this region. Any misdiagnosis might result in disfigurement of the face as well as malocclusion. Conventional radiography along with clinical examination plays a vital role in diagnosis of maxillofacial fractures, however, concurring nature of facial bones and the inability to visualize the extent of fracture lines especially in multiple fractures, makes plain radiography less reliable. This report presents a trauma patient who reported in emergency department in MP Shah hospital with a misleading finding in the pre-operative Orthopantomogram when compared with the post-operative Orthopantomogram after open reduction and internal fixation of the associated fracture.

Keywords: Third Molar; Mandible Angle fracture; Orthopantomogram

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