SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA AND MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW

  • Dr. Kanwaldeep Singh Soodan Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery M M College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, India
  • Dr. Nageshwar Iyer Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery M M College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, India
  • Dr. Pratiksha Priyadarshni Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery M M College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, India
Keywords: third molar, subcutaneous emphysema, surgical removal, complication

Abstract

Mandible third molar removal is the commonest surgery performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in routine practice. Surgical removal requires great expertise as it is associated with vital structures. Patients undergoing removal of impacted third molar usually experience significant postoperative pain, swelling and trismus. Subcutaneous emphysema defines to collection of air beneath subcutaneous tissue. Emphysema is more commonly seen in cases of facial bone fracture, infection by gas producing organisms, tracheotomies and anterior neck dissections. Subcutaneous emphysema due to dental treatment is an uncommon clinical complication. The purpose of this case report is to discuss the complication induced during mandibular third molar removal and to discuss the cause and treatment for same.

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Dr. Kanwaldeep Singh Soodan, Dr. Nageshwar Iyer, Dr. Pratiksha Priyadarshni. SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA AND MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW. Med. res. chronicles [Internet]. 2016Apr.30 [cited 2024Dec.22];3(02):191-4. Available from: https://medrech.com/index.php/medrech/article/view/165
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Vol. 3 No. 02 (2016): Mar-Apr
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Review Article