COMPLICATION OF MANDIBULAR ANGLE FRACTURE INVOLVING LOWER THIRD MOLAR IMPACTION: CASE REPORT

Savira Nurazky Yuniar(1), Yayun Siti Rochmah(2*)


(1) Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
(2) Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


Introduction : Mandibular angle fractures frequently result from trauma and are often complicated by the presence of impacted third molars, which can increase the risk of infection. Case(s) : This case report presents 2 cases of mandibular angle fractures involving the third molar. In the first case, the tooth was not extracted during the previous surgery, and an infection occurred during 6 months post-ORIF. The second case, ORIF was performed along with the extraction of the third molar followed by inter-maxillary fixation, resulting in satisfactory outcomes. Conclusion: Tooth involved in fractures line can increase infection risk. Extraction of impacted third molars within the fracture line can help reduce infection risk and promote healing.

 


Keywords


infection, mandibular angle fracture, third molar

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