Accidental displacement of a mandibular third molar: a case report.

Quintessence Int

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Capa, Istanbul, Turkey.

Published: April 2003

This report describes the rare case of an impacted mandibular third molar that was displaced into the submandibular region. Upon locating the tooth, successful extraction was performed. Healing was unincidental.

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