Archives of Orofacial Sciences  2014;9(1):41-43

Granuloma formation and loss of tooth vitality following the use of bone wax in third molar surgery: report of a case

Rajeswary Raman ; Yap Hsiao Fern

Keywords

Bone wax; complications; granuloma

Country

Malaysia

Language

English

Abstract

In the present case, granuloma formation and loss of tooth vitality following the use of bone wax in third molar surgery in a 16-year-old male patient were reported. Endodontic and surgical treatments were carried out on the patient. As foreign body granulomatous reaction to bone wax is not uncommon in the literature review, alternative haemostatic agents should be taken into consideration to avoid any potential complications and untoward effects of using bone wax for haemorrhage control in surgical procedures.