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Case Reports
. 2007 Jun;23(3):181-3.
doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2006.00404.x.

Dislocation of an upper third molar into the maxillary sinus after a severe trauma: a case report

Heng-Xing Cai  1 , Xing Long, Yong Cheng, Xiao-Dan Li, Hui-Xi Jin
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Dislocation of an upper third molar into the maxillary sinus after a severe trauma: a case report

Heng-Xing Cai et al. Dent Traumatol. 2007 Jun.

Abstract

Dental injuries are common following facial trauma. This article presents a rare injury: the dislocation of a third molar into the maxillary sinus after complex mandibular and maxillary tuberosity fractures. The possible mechanism and clinical treatment are discussed.

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