C. Roi
Department of Anesthesiology and Oral Surgery, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
M. Riviș
Department of Anesthesiology and Oral Surgery, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
I. Badea
PhD student, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
A. Roi
Department of Oral Pathology, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine,Victor Babes, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
A. Monea
Department of Odontology and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine,G.E.Palade University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tg.-Mures, Romania
D. Nica
Department of Anesthesiology and Oral Surgery, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
Abstract
The treatment approach concerning the mandibular fractures is often challenging and requires an accurate local and radiographic examination. The presence of the teeth in the fracture line is an important aspect that can influence the outcome of the treatment. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the management of the inferior third molar localized in the fracture line. Our retrospective study included a number of 12 subjects diagnosed with mandibular fractures with the involvement of the third molar in the fracture line. The results revealed the fact that the treatment option related to the presence of the third molar was in 67% of the cases the decision to maintain it in position, while in 33% the indication was for the odontectomy. The management of the third molar in the fracture line should take into consideration the consequences upon the final treatment of the fracture and the possible complications associated to the presence of the tooth.