Anterior tympanic plate fracture following extraction of the lower molar.
10.5125/jkaoms.2016.42.1.51
- Author:
Yeon Ho KIM
1
;
Moon Key KIM
;
Sang Hoon KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea. omfs1ksh@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
External auditory canal;
Tooth extraction;
Complications
- MeSH:
Ear Canal;
Molar*;
Tooth Extraction
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2016;42(1):51-54
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The present case report describes an external auditory canal injury following extraction of the lower molar. The external auditory canal was torn in the same fashion that occurs in an anterior tympanic plate fracture. This case demonstrates one of the rare complications associated with dental extractions.
