The migration pathway of an extracted maxillary third molar into the buccal fat pad

The migration of the maxillary third molar is one of the most critical complications that can occur during extraction, and the most frequent site of migration is the maxillary sinus. We herein report an extremely rare case in which the migrated maxillary third molar became displaced into the buccal...

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Published in:Odontology 2014-07, Vol.102 (2), p.339-342
Main Authors: Ohba, Seigo, Nakatani, Yuya, Kakehashi, Hiroe, Asahina, Izumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Case Report
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Maxilla
Medicine
Molar, Third - surgery
Odontology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Teeth
Tooth Extraction
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Summary:The migration of the maxillary third molar is one of the most critical complications that can occur during extraction, and the most frequent site of migration is the maxillary sinus. We herein report an extremely rare case in which the migrated maxillary third molar became displaced into the buccal fat pad. The pathway of migration from the original site of the tooth into the buccal space is therefore considered from the anatomical perspective in this paper.
ISSN:1618-1247
1618-1255
DOI:10.1007/s10266-013-0120-7