Accidental intraosseous displacement of mandibular premolar root during extraction with guidance and literature review

Abstract

Iatrogenic displacement of teeth during extraction is a rare but significant complication. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] When it does occur, it is more often associated with the displacement of third permanent molars into fascial spaces. 11 We present a rare case of a 30-year-old female patient who presented to our department with significant intraosseous displacement of a mandibular premolar root during attempted extraction, resulting in paraesthesia. We believe this to be the first such case described in the literature.