International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Apr 2007
Case ReportsAspiration of an impacted lower third molar during its surgical removal under local anaesthesia.
In this case of an aspirated impacted lower third molar during its removal under local anaesthesia, the problem was recognized immediately during the surgical procedure. The patient, a 23-year-old male, was subjected to urgent radiological examination. ⋯ Oral surgeons should suspect any tooth that has been avulsed or extracted and not found as having been aspirated. Early diagnosis and management of such incidents is essential.