The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 1983 · 55 citations · 12 references
DentistryMaxillofacial SurgeryOral SurgeryMaxillofacial TraumaOrthopedicsTraumatic Dental InjuriesDental TraumaDentoalveolar TraumaFracture RiskMandibular FracturesSports InjuriesTraumatic InjuryMandibular Alveolar FracturesMaxillofacial Trauma ManagementMaxillofacial Trauma SequelaePathological Mandibular Fractures
Studies have shown that the presence of impacted third molars places the mandible at increased risk for fracture. Individuals participating in high contact sports are subject to maxillofacial trauma; therefore, participants with impacted third molars are at increased risk for fractured mandibles. Three cases are reviewed to illustrate this problem.
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