Accidental displacement of impacted maxillarythird molar: A case report

Abstract

An unusual case of an impacted right maxillary third molar that was accidentally displaced into the maxillary sinus during exodontia was surgically retrieved almost 2 months later is described. The tooth was removed under Local anesthesia, after maxillary sinus exposure through Caldwell-Luc approach. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. A month after the retrieval surgery, the maxillary sinus was fully healed and the patient did not present with any complaint.