Abstract
Perforation of the lower third molar roots by the inferior alveolar nerve is uncommon
and can be difficult to determine by conventional radiographic methods. Presented
is a case of perforation that was treated by coronectomy, and showed an unusual complication
in that the retained root erupted, moving the canal with it. The radiographic assessment
of root perforation and the imaging modalities used to assess such cases are discussed.
(Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2002;93:358-61)
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
August 27,
2001
Received in revised form:
July 18,
2001
Received:
June 4,
2001
Footnotes
*Reprint requests: Nicholas Drage, BDS, FDSRCS, DDRRCR, Department of Dental Radiology, Floor 23, Guy's Tower, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT United Kingdom
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