Removal of a broken needle in the pterygomandibular space: a case report
- Author:
Muhammad Usman Akhtar
;
Kamran Ali
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Inferior alveolar nerve, injection, needle, pterygomandibular
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2012;7(1):34-36
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Needle breakage following inferior alveolar nerve block is an unusual yet alarming complication in contemporary dental practice. We report a case of surgical retrieval of a broken needle in the pterygomandibular space following an inferior alveolar block in a 21 years old male. The postoperative recovery was uneventful and no complications were observed. Prompt removal of a broken needle is advisable to avoid complications.
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