Displacement of the third molar bud to the sublingual space during open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular angle fracture: A case report

Abstract

Abstract This case could remind surgeons to consider the possibility of displacement of the impacted third molar in the fractured line to adjacent spaces, during open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular angle fracture.

Keywords

• impacted tooth
• mandibular fracture
• third molar
• tooth displacement